Rogers converts Hato assist to put Chelsea ahead at Emirates Stadium

Chelsea took the lead against Arsenal after only two minutes of their third-round English championship match at Emirates Stadium.

Morgan Rogers finished for the visitors to give the London side an early advantage in the meeting, with Jorrel Hato credited with the assist.

The goal came almost immediately after the match began, leaving Arsenal facing an early deficit in front of their home supporters. Chelsea moved the ball forward quickly, and Rogers provided the decisive moment at the start of the contest.

The match is being played at Emirates Stadium in London, where Arsenal are hosting Chelsea in one of the main fixtures of the round. The early breakthrough means Chelsea have established the first significant advantage of the game before the opening stages had fully developed.

Both teams arrived at the fixture with identical records in the competition. Arsenal and Chelsea had each collected six points from their opening two matches of the current English championship campaign, recording two victories apiece.

As a result, the match brought together two sides that had made perfect starts to the season before meeting in the third round. Chelsea’s opening goal has now given them the opportunity to protect their lead, while Arsenal must respond after conceding so early on home ground.

Rogers’ finish also made him the first player to change the score in the game, while Hato’s contribution gave Chelsea the attacking platform from which they moved in front. Arsenal will be looking to recover during the remainder of the match and prevent the visitors from building on their advantage.

The contest remains in progress at Emirates Stadium. Events from the central match of the round can be followed through the detailed text commentary available on our portal via this link.