Arsenal defeat Chelsea while Everton draw with Manchester United
Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback win over Chelsea to maintain a perfect start to the Premier League season, and Everton salvaged a 2-2 draw against Manchester United thanks to a late goal from Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates, keeping their record unbeaten in the opening three league matches. Everton, meanwhile, earned a point after a 2-2 stalemate with Manchester United, with new signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles scoring a late equaliser.
Chelsea captain Reece James said the team showed character after falling behind but ran out of time, adding that "football at this level is a game of moments" and that they need to review the performance. Manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged the defeat was painful, describing the match as "intense" and noting the need for improvement in controlling the game.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his side’s reaction to the early concession, calling the performance "a joy to watch" and highlighting the impact of players such as Martin Ødegaard and Christos Tzolis. He also noted the squad’s ability to cope with injuries to key players.
Everton forward Tyrique George described his goal as a strong effort and emphasized the club’s ambition to reach European competition. Manager David Moyes expressed disappointment at only gaining a point, saying three points would have been preferable, and praised the resilience shown by his team.
Maitland-Niles, speaking after his debut, said he was "happy to be a Toffee" and described his goal as a crucial moment that helped secure the draw.