Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE as Havertz cancels out Rogers opener

Arteta and Alonso meet for the first time (Picture: Getty Images Europe)

Arsenal take on Chelsea at the Emirates this afternoon in the first major Premier League showdown of the season.

The defending champions have picked up from where they left off last season, two wins from two and giving nothing away at the back.

Just where their biggest challenge for the title comes from this season has been the subject of plenty of debate. But Chelsea have been making a promising case for themselves under Xabi Alonso.

Those title aspirations will be given a thorough examination today in north London.

Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.

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