Arsenal's search for a clinical number nine was the primary talking point of the summer transfer window, with several high-profile names linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. While the Gunners eventually opted for a different path, it has emerged that Chelsea star Joao Pedro was firmly on their radar before a final decision was made by the club's hierarchy.
Arsenal secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in a dramatic Premier League London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Despite Morgan Rogers giving the visitors a shock early lead and VAR controversially denying Riccardo Calafiori, goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard sealed the win.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has heavily criticised his old club for their decision to sell Kai Havertz to London rivals Arsenal. Havertz was instrumental in helping Mikel Arteta's side secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, prompting Cole to question the transfer strategy that allows highly talented players to strengthen their direct competitors.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have delivered their verdicts after Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. While Carragher was left incredibly impressed by Arsenal's defensive solidity despite missing William Saliba, Neville issued a harsh critique of Chelsea's back three, though he remains confident in Xabi Alonso's overall project at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has expressed his delight after helping his side overcome his former club Chelsea 2-1 in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The German international played a pivotal role as the Gunners maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League campaign.
Arsenal fans took the opportunity to mock Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers with a brutal chant during a thrilling 2-1 victory on Sunday. After Rogers opted for a lucrative summer transfer to Stamford Bridge instead of joining Mikel Arteta's side, the Emirates crowd unforgivingly reminded him of his choice as he was substituted late in the highly anticipated London derby.
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