......Gunners maintain perfect start with Chelsea victory, while Everton snatch dramatic draw from Manchester United
The Premier League delivered another compelling Sunday of football as Arsenal came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2–1 at the Emirates, while Everton produced a sensational late comeback to hold Manchester United to a 2–2 draw.
Two matches, seven goals and plenty of talking points summed up another dramatic day in England's top flight.
Arsenal demonstrated the resilience of a side determined to remain among the Premier League's leading contenders after recovering from an early setback to defeat Chelsea 2–1.
Chelsea stunned the Emirates almost immediately when Morgan Rogers put the visitors ahead in the second minute.
The decisive moment arrived early in the second half when Martin Ødegaard put Arsenal ahead.
Chelsea continued to search for another opening, but Arsenal's defensive organisation held firm.
Goalkeeper David Raya was also called upon to make an important late save as the visitors pushed for an equaliser.
THE BIG TAKEAWAY
Arsenal's greatest achievement was not simply winning the London derby. It was the manner in which they responded after conceding almost immediately.
With three victories from three league matches, Arsenal have made a powerful early statement.
EVERTON 2–2 MANCHESTER UNITED: MAITLAND-NILES PRODUCES LAST-GASP MAGIC
If Arsenal's victory was about control and character, Everton's draw with Manchester United was about never giving up.
Manchester United appeared destined to leave Everton with all three points after taking the lead twice.
Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring shortly after half-time, before Everton fought back through Tyrique George, whose powerful finish brought the hosts level.
But Everton were not finished.
Deep into stoppage time, substitute Ainsley Maitland-Niles produced a spectacular long-range strike on his Everton debut, sending the home crowd into celebration and rescuing a point for David Moyes' side.
The equaliser came in the 96th minute and was the latest goal scored at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, according to Sky Sports.
For Manchester United, the result will feel like a defeat.
The visitors led twice and were less than two minutes away from securing victory when Everton produced the dramatic equaliser.
For Everton, the point represents a major psychological boost for them.
THE NEWS TENTACLES VERDICT
TEAM OF THE DAY: Arsenal — a mature comeback against a strong Chelsea side.
MOMENT OF THE DAY: Maitland-Niles' stunning stoppage-time equaliser.
BEST COMEBACK: Everton — twice behind and still unbeaten after three league matches.
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EARLY TITLE MESSAGE: Arsenal's perfect start deserves serious attention.
FINAL WORD
Sunday's Premier League action offered two very different stories.
At the Emirates, Arsenal showed the composure and resilience of champions.
For Chelsea and Manchester United, however, the day leaves questions that must be answered quickly.
The Premier League season is still young, but the early signs are already intriguing.
And if the opening weeks are anything to go by, there is plenty more drama waiting around the corner.
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