Match report
Arsenal Defeats Chelsea 2-1 in Premier League Clash
Arsenal
2–1
FT
Chelsea
Mar 1, 2026
Arsenal emerged victorious against their fierce rivals Chelsea, securing a crucial 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium. Wout Saliba and Jurrien Timber scored for Arsenal, while Palome Hincapie scored an own goal for Chelsea in an eventful encounter.
Key Facts
- • Wout Saliba opened scoring with a goal at the 21st minute.
- • Palome Hincapie scored an own goal at the 45+2nd minute, increasing Arsenal's lead.
- • Jurrien Timber sealed the victory for Arsenal with his goal in the 66th minute.
- • Pedro Neto received a red card in the 70th minute after two yellow cards for tripping.
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 12 Jurriën Timber (D)
- 2 William Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 5 Piero Hincapié (D)
- 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 41 Declan Rice (M)
- 7 Bukayo Saka (M)
- 10 Eberechi Eze (M)
- 19 Leandro Trossard (M)
- 14 Viktor Gyökeres (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 3 Cristhian Mosquera
- 33 Riccardo Calafiori
- 49 Myles Lewis-Skelly
- 16 Christian Nørgaard
- 20 Noni Madueke
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli
- 29 Kai Havertz
Chelsea
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Robert Sánchez (G)
- 24 Reece James (D)
- 23 Trevoh Chalobah (D)
- 19 Mamadou Sarr (D)
- 21 Jorrel Hato (D)
- 25 Moisés Caicedo (M)
- 17 Andrey Santos (M)
- 8 Enzo Fernández (M)
- 7 Pedro Neto (F)
- 20 João Pedro (F)
- 10 Cole Palmer (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Filip Jørgensen
- 34 Josh Acheampong
- 4 Tosin Adarabioyo
- 5 Benoît Badiashile
- 27 Malo Gusto
- 45 Roméo Lavia
- 49 Alejandro Garnacho
- 9 Liam Delap
- 38 Marc Guiu
Timeline
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21' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalW. Saliba · Assist: Gabriel Magalhães
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45'+2 Chelsea Goal · Own GoalP. Hincapie · Assist: R. James
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55' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Trossard · On: Gabriel Martinelli
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59' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardC. Palmer
Holding
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65' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardJ. Hato
Tripping
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66' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalJurriën Timber · Assist: Declan Rice
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67' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardP. Neto
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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70' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardP. Neto
Tripping
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70' Chelsea Card · Red CardP. Neto
Tripping
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75' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardGabriel Magalhães
Holding
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75' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: Andrey Santos · On: R. Lavia
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75' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hato · On: M. Gusto
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76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Gyökeres · On: K. Havertz
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76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: Declan Rice · On: C. Norgaard
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79' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardE. Fernandez
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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86' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Fernandez · On: L. Delap
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86' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Palmer · On: A. Garnacho
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90' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Sarr · On: Tosin Adarabioyo
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 88% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 338 | 476 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | 1.13 | 1.05 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 277 | 421 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the match came when Pedro Neto was sent off in the 70th minute, leaving Chelsea with ten men and allowing Arsenal to control possession.
- ▸ Arsenal's early lead through Wout Saliba set a strong tone for the team, who then capitalized on an own goal from Palome Hincapie before sealing victory.