Premier League: Romelu Lukaku scores on return as Chelsea paint London blue with 2-0 win against Arsenal – Romelu Lukaku and Reece James scored a goal apiece as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over London neighbours Arsenal in the second match of the Premier League.
Romelu Lukaku made a dream return for Chelsea with a goal on his second debut as Thomas Tuchel’s side maintained their winning start to 2021/22 with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal.
A statement win from @ChelseaFC 🔵#ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/KUTqolj9b9
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 22, 2021
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Premier League: Romelu Lukaku, a summer signing from Inter Milan, took just 15 minutes to score his first goal in his second spell with the Blues, sweeping home Reece James’s inviting delivery from close range.
Reece James doubled Chelsea’s lead on 35 minutes, controlling a pass from fellow Academy graduate Mason Mount before rifling the ball beyond goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
London is Blue. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/Kkb9r4AeOb
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 22, 2021
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Premier League: Arsenal tried to get a foothold with Rob Holding heading wide moments before substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s 63rd-minute shot was saved by Edouard Mendy.
In response, Arsenal occasionally threatened after the break. Edouard Mendy saved from Bukayo Saka and Cesar Azpilicueta brilliantly thwarted Emile Smith Rowe, while Rob Holding missed their best chance with a header from six yards out.
🔵 Romelu Lukaku and his Chelsea teammates celebrate their 2-0 win over Arsenal in front of the travelling away fans. pic.twitter.com/oyc08x5Zrj
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 22, 2021
Premier League: In truth, though, a comeback never looked likely as the Blues largely kept Arsenal at arm’s length and with a little more final-third precision Chelsea would have added to the two-goal cushion. our two first-half goals. Lukaku came closest, seeing a header somehow tipped on to the bar by Leno.
Still, the Belgian’s second Chelsea debut was one to remember, with a goal and three points against a local rival to the backdrop of the travelling faithful chanting his name at regular intervals.
Premier League: Arsenal vs Chelsea Starting XI: Chelsea: Mendy, Rudiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Alonso, Kovacic, Jorginho, James, Havertz, Mount, Lukaku
Arsenal: Leno, Cedric, Pablo Mari, Holding, Tierney, Lokonga, Xhaka, Saka, Smith-Rowe, Martinelli, Pepe
