Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea: Champions Expose Midfield Gap in Alonso’s £349m Revolution
Chelsea’s ambitious new era under Xabi Alonso suffered its first major setback on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as Premier League champions Arsenal came from behind to beat the Blues 2–1 at the Emirates Stadium. Chelsea had dreamed of making an early statement against the reigning champions after winning their opening two league matches, but despite…