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Arsenal overturn Chelsea deficit to win London derby

The reigning champions beat Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates Stadium after falling behind in a closely contested derby.

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Arsenal came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League London derby at Emirates Stadium, according to BBC Sport.

The result gives the reigning champions a win over a Chelsea side described by the source as big-spending.

Arsenal did not lead from the outset, recovering from an early deficit to secure all three points.

The match was characterised as a pulsating derby, with Arsenal completing the comeback on home ground.

The result was also reported as Arsenal’s third successive Premier League victory. BBC Sport did not provide confirmed details of the scorers or the timing of the goals in the supplied material.

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