3 things we learned about Arsenal as they come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1
Arsenal’s winning start to the season continued thanks to a comeback win over Chelsea at The Emirates.
Morgan Rogers gave the Gunners the biggest of scares by scoring inside two minutes but ultimately, Mikel Arteta’s side settled and regained control of the game.
Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard got the goals and overall, it was another display of this Arsenal team showing just why they can be repeat champions.
In terms of the game itself, there was stuff to like and not to like about the Arsenal performance.
Here, then, are THREE things we’ve taken away from the game.
Kai Havertz remains the main man for Arsenal
People have questioned Havertz at times while at Arsenal but he continues to show just why Mikel Arteta regards him as his main striker.
For all the huff and puff that Viktor Gyokeres brings to the table, it is the class and quality of the German that often stands out.
Yet again, Havertz got a crucial goal for the Gunners and he continues to silence any doubters who are left.
If Havertz is injured again at some point this season, he will be a huge miss.
Riccardo Calafiori is going to score goals all season
Last season we saw Gabriel getting on the scoresheet a lot but this season, it looks like Riccardo Calafiori is going to be the man for the Gunners from the back.
He had a goal disallowed today and has already scored and assisted this season.
Mikel Arteta seems to have instructed the Italian to get further forward than last year and at times, he looks unstoppable when marauding into the area.
Over the course of the campaign, it will be no surprise to see Calafiori hit double figures for goal involvements.
It’s time to play Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal have strong options for their midfield pairing but everyone knows it is a case of Declan Rice plus one.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was given the nod today but while it might sound harsh, he delivered one of his poorest games in an Arsenal shirt.
Ultimately, the club has signed Bruno Guimaraes to play in the middle of the park and on today’s showing, it’s time for the Brazilian to come in.
Arsenal paid big money for Guimaraes and while Lewis-Skelly has been great at times, Arteta now needs to get his new signing firmly embedded in and dominating the midfield.
