Chelsea surrendered a two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw with Arsenal who managed to salvage their unbeaten start to the season despite the scare in the North London Derby.
Cole Palmer gave Chelsea the lead with a penalty kick in the 15th minute, as William Saliba was penalized for handling Mykhailo Mudryk’s goal-bound header.
Mudryk quickly doubled Chelsea’s advantage within three minutes of the second half, as his cross eluded an out-of-position David Raya.
This looked to be a defining moment in Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure as manager, with Chelsea on the verge of securing their best result.
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However, a blunder from their goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, allowed Declan Rice to score, narrowing the gap.
Trossard then capitalized on a chance at the back post to volley home the equalizer, ensuring that Arsenal remained undefeated in the Premier League this season.
At the end of the day, Arsenal occupies the second spot in the table, with goal difference separating them from leaders Manchester City. Chelsea has climbed to ninth place in the standings.
Ten-man Manchester City beat Brighton to rise top of EPL
Manchester City returned to their winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, thanks to first-half goals from Julián Álvarez and Erling Haaland.
After suffering back-to-back league defeats, City appeared to be on their way to a comfortable win. However, Ansu Fati’s 73rd-minute goal for Brighton threatened to create a tense finale at the Etihad Stadium.
This victory propelled the reigning champions, City, back to the top of the table with 21 points from nine games.
