Match centre
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The rest of Matchweek 3
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Head to head
In their 46 most recent meetings on record, Arsenal lead 20-14, with 12 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was Chris Kavanagh. Yellow cards: Arsenal 2, Chelsea 4. No red cards.
VAR
VAR overturns recorded by the data feed in this game:
- Goal ruled out after VAR review: Arsenal, Riccardo Calafiori, 13'.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel published a verdict on this game (16 September 2026):
- Goal awarded. Konsa (ARS) in an onside position (11:11). On-field decision: incorrect, Konsa offside (0:5); VAR overturned the on-field decision, which the panel found correct (5:0).
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them. The first figure is the number of panellists who judged the decision correct and the second is the number who judged it incorrect. The full wording, with the panel's commentary →
Every VAR overturn this season: Arsenal and Chelsea. All the Matchweek 3 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Arsenal, and around 3,000 Chelsea fans are housed in the Clock End. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Arsenal v Chelsea hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Emirates Stadium, booked directly with Arsenal's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Arsenal hospitality guide covers the lounges at Emirates Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Arsenal's official pages before booking.
Getting to Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium is in London. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Arsenal away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Arsenal came into this game having beaten Aston Villa 1-0. Chelsea came into this game having beaten Brighton 4-3. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
Common questions
What was the score?
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Arsenal and Chelsea last meet?
6 Sept 2026: Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.