Live updates from Arsenal vs Chelsea, result and score: latest after Lukaku and James scored to win Premier League game

I leave the last word to the man who deserves it, Romelu Lukaku.

When asked to describe his performance today, the Belgian was brief and to the point: “Dominant”.

“I had the feeling that in the first half we were lacking in sharpness and were a bit passive. I think we had a long week of training with double sessions and we were a bit on our feet. . We deserved to win but we still have room to improve. “

On Lukaku:

“I’m very happy with how he’s already fitted in, a very smart guy who enjoys being in the squad. He’s a very democratic leader, talks to everyone, friendly and is totally competitive. He gives us something. thing we didn’t have, to protect the balls. You can’t start better than a goal and it has helped a few chances.

“I wasn’t expecting much but wanted to see his adaptability and bonding ability, which is what he did really well and the guys love to play with each other.

“I don’t know if it’s possible to handle Premier League games, at times it was too open. They created overloads on each side and we had to overcome but we were in control defensively. We could create chances. In the Premier League, when you don’t score third or fourth, you can never be sure. “

Chelsea were better in all areas and never looked for the slightest danger. They defended well in the second half but the hosts simply lacked quality. City next door for Mikel Arteta’s side and it won’t be easy.

What a day for Lukaku, a first goal on the second attempt. Chelsea look like they can be a serious force this season.

89 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: It was men against boys today really. Arteta makes a desperate figure on the sidelines.

Werner replaces Havertz, the classic German for Tuchel’s German transfer.

82 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: Another change for visitors and which reminds us of the great difference in quality between these two courses.

A sobering start to the new campaign for Arsenal fans and you must feel that Chelsea have a serious chance of winning this title, such is their strength in depth.

78 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: Quite exceptional from the Arsenal keeper to prevent Lukaku from scoring again. The Belgian met Mount’s cross but Leno pushed the ball against the bar as you were just waiting to see the net bulge. Breathtaking reflexes of great German.

75 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: While Arteta’s men have put on a good image of themselves since the break, they never really looked like they were scoring. Mendy has rarely seemed flustered and Tuchel will be delighted with what he sees.

71 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: James’ shot is deflected upwards and that would have fixed the problem.

Kanté for Kovacic, not a man Arsenal players will be delighted to see enter the fray in a game they are chasing.

66 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: Much better from the hosts since the replacement but is it too little, too late?

Tavares for the injured Tierney.

60 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: Aubameyang for Saka and many inside the ground seem baffled by the English man’s withdrawal.

59 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: No easy passes for Arsenal as Chelsea press brilliantly.

Holding has a free head six yards away, but he misses it. It really should have been his first Premier League goal for Arsenal.

Better from the hosts.

51 min – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: Arsenal players are working a little harder and pursuing lost causes and the fans are once again supporting their team.

Saka tries his luck with a thunderous strike from a distance, the ball deflects Alonso and Mendy knocks it over the bar.

A goal for the hosts would be huge now.

47 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: The rain continues to fall and Arsenal are still struggling to regain control of the ball. The local supporters are not happy.

Unfortunately for Arteta and the Arsenal fans, that half (save for a brilliant start and end) was pretty much exactly as expected. Arsenal’s two center-backs have been booked and that doesn’t bode well.

Chelsea fully deserve their two-goal lead and the hosts have a mountain to climb in the second half.

41 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: We might have had a game here, but the ref and the VAR decide Saka tripped on his own feet rather than being shot down by James.

It’s raining heavily in North London and GCSE English Literature students will recognize a pathetic fallacy when they see it.

34 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2: The Arsenal players do not approach their men and they are well and truly punished.

Havertz and Alonso combined well on the left, Lukaku let slip before Mount found James on the right of the box. He smashed the ball past Leno for a superb team goal.

33 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1: Even when Chelsea misplaces a pass, they seem to regain possession almost immediately.

Arsenal with a possession spell at the edge of the Chelsea area but it gets nowhere.

Husband booked for a silly tackle on Lukaku.

28 min – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1: This goal did kill any momentum for Arsenal.

Lukaku looks sharp and his teammates look to play him when they can. Mari is doing well because the Belgian tries to turn to the edge of the box but the hosts are struggling to clear their lines.

20 min – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1: Visitors now watch in full control. Lukaku is heading upwards and the atmosphere may turn toxic if the hosts concede again.

A rare Arsenal break sees Saka showing too much of the ball to Azpilicueta and Chelsea clearing with ease.

14 minutes – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1: He barely touched the ball but Lukaku has his first goal for Chelsea! What a start for the great Belgian.

The move started with Lukaku holding the ball and handing it over to Kovacic before he finally found James on the right wing. He played the ball through the goal and it was the easiest finish for the signing star with just his third touch.

Arsenal got off to a good start and their fans were in good spirits but it was a big blow.

10 minutes: The new / old signing hasn’t seen a lot of the ball so far and Arsenal have shown a lot more hunger than on Matchday 1. Guests find a little joy on the left side.

Lokonga looks like a good player and the home fans will be delighted to see him.

5 minutes: Xhaka blocks well with his head and he appeared to be somewhat dazed, such was the ferocity of James’ shot.

A brief delay before play resumes.

2 minutes : Applause greets the players taking the knee and the game begins.

Arsenal with the first chance, Smith-Rowe works the keeper but it’s a comfortable save. The hosts started off brilliantly.

More than ten minutes before departure. Tuchel says Lukaku and Mount bonded well in training, but can they do it when it counts? We will find out soon enough.

Widely predictable stuff from the Arsenal manager (he is delighted that the fans are back, this should help the players, yada yada yada) but one thing to note is that White has corona where previously the line was simply that he was ill.

Tuchel’s side were brilliant in the Champions League final against Manchester City and came out triumphant, but will they be able to defeat Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League title battle?

It won’t be easy, but Chelsea players will surely feel that the title is the top priority this season.

Here are the teams:

Arsenal: Leno, Tierney, Mari, Holding, Soares, Sambi Lokanga, Xhaka, Smith Rowe, Saka, Pepe, Martinelli. Subtitles: Ramsdale, Aubameyang, Maitland-Niles, Tavares, Chambers, Nelson, Elneny, Balogun, Kolasinac.

Chelsea: Mendy, Rudiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, James, Alonso, Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount, Havertz, Lukaku. Subtitles: Kepa, Silva, Kante, Werner, Chalobah, Zouma, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell, Ziyech.