Premier Division — Drogba Arena
Chelsea continued their blistering start to the Premier League season with a thrilling 5–3 victory over Arsenal at Drogba Arena, a result that sees Calin Dimario’s side move to the top of the table. It was an evening packed with goals, drama, and a vintage performance from Jairzinho, who struck twice to cap another dominant home display.
Early Onslaught Puts Blues in Control
The hosts wasted no time asserting themselves, racing into a 4–0 lead inside 30 minutes. Rogério José opened the scoring with a precise finish into the bottom corner after just 11 minutes, before Netanel Sahar added a second with a trademark six-yard volley six minutes later. Arsenal’s defence was repeatedly carved open, and Joseph Haigh made it three with a powerful header from close range.
The moment of the half came from Jairzinho, who lashed home an unstoppable volley into the top corner on 28 minutes, sending the Drogba Arena faithful into rapture. Arsenal were gifted a lifeline just before the break when goalkeeper Hasitha Mohamed Risvi accidentally turned the ball into his own net, but Chelsea’s superiority was never in question.
Arsenal Fight Back, but Jairzinho Seals It
Arsenal striker Jai Coppinger pulled one back moments before halftime, reducing the deficit to 4–2. Dimario’s men controlled the tempo after the break, with Jairzinho once again stepping up — his second goal, a beautifully struck effort off the inside of the post, restored Chelsea’s cushion in the 85th minute. Romario Cornea scored late in stoppage time, but it proved only a consolation.
Top of the Table
The win lifts Chelsea to first place in the Premier Division table, one point clear of Liverpool after four matches. The Blues’ attacking firepower — 14 goals scored already this season — has been the defining feature of their strong start, with every forward contributing to Dimario’s relentless, high-tempo system.
Player of the Match: Jairzinho (Chelsea) — 2 goals, 1 assist, 8.8 rating, 14.3 km covered.
With the champions looking as sharp as ever and new signings like Luca D’Urso settling in quickly, Chelsea are sending an early message: the title defence is very much on.