Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea
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Key Points:
- Arsenal secured a 2-1 home victory over Chelsea, with captain Martin Odegaard scoring the winning goal early in the second half after Chelsea's Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the second minute.
- Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal before halftime, contributing to both the goal and overall attacking threat against his former club.
- Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made several key saves, including a stunning stop late in the game, while Chelsea's Emiliano Martinez was beaten easily for the equaliser but also made a quality save later on.
- Arsenal defenders Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes delivered solid performances, with Konsa winning the most duels among defenders, while Chelsea's defense struggled at times, particularly Wesley Fofana against Arsenal's attackers.
- Substitute Martin Zubimendi made a notable impact for Arsenal with dangerous shots and effective passing after coming on in the second half, helping the team maintain their lead.
