Despite recording their first defeat of the season to defending champions Arsenal, Chelsea have set a new record in the Premier League.

Xabi Alonso's side lost 2-1 to the Gunners in what was a keenly contested game at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6.

New signing Morgan Rogers scored an early opener for the Blues in less than two minutes, before Kai Havertz equalized for the home side in the 25th minute.

Skipper Martin Odegaard scored the winner for Mikel Arteta's side in the 50th minute as the champions held on to see out a crucial victory.

Morgan Rogers' early strike after just 77 seconds means that Chelsea have become the first team to score in the opening five minutes in their first three games in the Premier League.

Joao Pedro scored in the first minute during Chelsea's 3-2 win over Fulham in their Premier League opener.

Romeo Lavia also scored after just four minutes on the clock for the Blues in the 4-3 win over Brighton and Hove Albion in the second league game of the season.

Alonso's side will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Leeds United in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, September 9.

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