Mikel Arteta’s Remarkable Track Record Against Chelsea Revealed as Arsenal Silences Morgan Rogers
WHEN Morgan Rogers opted for Chelsea over Arsenal in July, he confidently proclaimed he had joined “the biggest club in London.”
The £117 million acquisition, who holds the record as the most expensive English player, certainly made his presence felt when the two sides clashed at the Emirates on Sunday.
Rogers opened the scoring with a volley just 77 seconds into the match, playfully sticking his tongue out at the Arsenal fans.
He showcased his competitive spirit by confronting his England teammate Declan Rice.
However, Arsenal managed a comeback, securing a 2-1 victory after initially trailing.
This outcome does not objectively establish the Gunners as the biggest club in London.
The debate surrounding this assertion—and the metrics for measuring it—continues.
What’s clear is that under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, the direct matchups between these two London rivals have heavily leaned towards Arsenal.
Interestingly, Chelsea did achieve a victory against Arsenal during Arteta’s second match in charge.
Since that festive encounter in 2019, however, Arsenal has been in command.
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A solitary Chelsea win in the next 17 meetings paints a bleak picture for the club and for Rogers who seeks to justify his bold claim.
Chelsea has not bested Arsenal in their last TEN Premier League encounters.
Including domestic cup matches, that number increases to 12 without a win.
In total, during Arteta’s tenure, Chelsea’s record stands at two wins, four draws, and 12 defeats against the Gunners.
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KAI HAVERTZ played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s comeback as they triumphed over their London rivals Chelsea, maintaining their perfect start.
The Gunners initially fell behind after Morgan Rogers, their previous transfer target, volleyed Chelsea into the lead just 77 seconds after kickoff.
Nevertheless, Arsenal remained composed and equalized when Havertz fired inside the near post midway through the first half.
Havertz later facilitated the Gunners’ second goal—though he won’t officially be credited with the assist—as his clever dummy opened up space for Martin Odegaard to finish from close range.
Chelsea brought Havertz to Premier League football after a significant investment from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.
Since then, he has excelled against Chelsea, scoring four goals in seven appearances against them after switching to their London rivals three years ago.
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While Arsenal’s manager may not have successfully persuaded Rogers to make a summer move to the Emirates during a direct meeting, he certainly knows how to handle Chelsea.
Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca, and Liam Rosenior have all cycled through the managerial role at Stamford Bridge since Arteta took over in North London.
This past Sunday, the Spanish manager demonstrated to Chelsea’s new boss Xabi Alonso that he continues to dominate this fixture.
And with Arsenal clear favorites to reclaim the Premier League title, Rogers may soon find it challenging to defend the comments that frustrated Gooners when he chose their rivals.