Arsenal – Chelsea

Arsenal held on at the Emirates to edge Chelsea 2‑1, extending their flawless start to the campaign and cementing the Gunners atop the table with 12 points from four wins. The victory widened Arsenal’s goal difference to +7, while Chelsea’s defeat left them in fifth place on seven points, still trailing by five points despite a superior total of 10 goals scored. The win also gave Arsenal a 100 percent record in the head‑to‑head this season, having already beaten Chelsea once already. Both sides now look to build on the result as the league race tightens.