Chelsea Manager Xabi Alonso Reflects on First Defeat Against Arsenal
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said his side's unbeaten start to the season was ended with a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates. Chelsea led inside the opening two minutes when Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock, but Arsenal levelled through Kai Havertz before Martin Odegaard blasted Arsenal back in front on 50 minutes. Alonso reflected on the game, saying 'it hurts' but it was a very tight, intense game with different moments. He wants his team to feel the pain of losing to the Premier League champions and prepare better for future games.14 sourcesSee all sources