Arsenal v Chelsea

Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Reece James.

Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Reece James.
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
GOOD STOP FROM MARTINEZ! Havertz helps Odegaard's pass onto Saka with a brilliant touch through Fofana's legs. The England international looks to curl the ball into the far corner, but Martinez springs to his right and pushes it behind for a corner.

Arteta adds some fresh legs in midfield by replacing Lewis-Skelly with Zubimendi.

Calafiori's game is up, with Hincapie sent on in his place.
Saka is frustrated that the referee pulls play back for his challenge on Fofana near the halfway line, despite appearing to win the ball. That denied Arsenal a chance to seriously hurt Chelsea on the counterattack.
Raya rushes off his line to deny Acheampong a chance to shoot and then produces a quick, long drop-kick to try to set Havertz in behind the Chelsea defence. It's a little too long for the Germany international, but that's been a potent tactic for the Gunners today.
A high ball into the Arsenal box falls kindly for Palmer, who takes a touch to get the ball onto his right foot and burst into the area. He tries to wrap his foot around the ball and find the far corner, but his effort is straight at Raya and at a nice height for a simple save.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.98
Expected Goals
0.24
59%
Possession
41%
9 (56%)
Shots on Goal
4 (44%)
3
Big Chances Created
0
3
Corners Won
0
311 (85%)
Accurate Passes
207 (81%)
34
Duels Won
30
3
Saves
8
9
Fouls Committed
15
LAST FIVE MATCHES
| DATE | OPP | RESULT | COMPETITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/26 | @ | W1-0 | English Premier League |
| 22/8/26 | vs | W3-0 | English Premier League |
| 16/8/26 | vs | W3-0 | English FA Community Shield |
| 13/8/26 | vs | W1-1 Pens 4-3, COMO | Club Friendly |
| 9/8/26 | vs | W3-2 Pens 5-4, DOR | Emirates Cup |





