London, MINA – Arsenal hosted Chelsea in the 2025/2026 Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with the Gunners heavily favored to secure all three points in the London Derby.
The Gunners currently top the Premier League table, although they are closely followed by Manchester City. Meanwhile, the Blues are chasing points for a chance to finish in the top four.
Both managers used a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The first half was intense from the start. Both teams had opportunities to attack, with Chelsea dominating possession. However, it was the home team who took the lead in the 21st minute.
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It started from a corner kick. The ball was sent well over the goal line. An Arsenal player chased the ball and headed it out of bounds.
Gabriel Magalhaes (6) headed the ball into a crowded goal, setting up William Saliba (2). The French defender headed the ball into the net.
The goal was scored after a deflection off Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr (19).
The score was 0-1 to Arsenal.
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Arsenal’s second goal
In the 45+2 minute, the Gunners scored again, but the goal went into their own net.
It started from a corner kick taken by Chelsea defender Reece James (24). The ball, which was flying fast in front of the goal, was won by Piero Hincapie (5) in an aerial battle. He intended to clear the ball, but the ball deflected slightly into the net.
Goal. The score was 1-1.
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That score remained until halftime. []
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