Alonso's Chelsea reign starts with defeat at Arsenal

Chelsea's dream start fades as Arsenal comeback hands Alonso his first loss.

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What happened. Chelsea lost 2-1 to Arsenal, with Alonso suffering his first defeat as Chelsea boss. Morgan Rogers scored early, but Havertz and Odegaard turned it around.

• Rogers scored after 77 seconds, his first goal for Chelsea.
• Havertz equalized for Arsenal against his former club.
• Odegaard's second-half goal sealed the win for the hosts.

Alonso will face questions on midfield issues and Caicedo in his post-match press conference.

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