Rogers' strike forces Neville U-turn in Arsenal vs Chelsea

A stunning volley minutes into the Emirates clash made Gary Neville admit he was wrong about Morgan Rogers.

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What happened. Morgan Rogers volleyed Chelsea in front against Arsenal after just a few minutes, prompting Gary Neville to reverse his long-held stance that Arsenal were right not to sign him.

• Rogers joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a £117m deal.
• Neville had regularly said Arsenal shouldn't sign Rogers.
• Ian Wright disagreed, saying 'I think we did need Rogers.'

“I've been saying to Ian Wright they shouldn't have gone for Morgan Rogers, maybe I'm wrong!”

— Gary Neville

Rogers' early goal could prove decisive in a crucial London derby for both clubs' top-four hopes.

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