Both teams came into the game having won their opening two top-flight fixtures of the season. Someone's record would end in north London.

The Blues, once again, made the ideal start. As we did against Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion, Alonso's side struck early: Morgan Rogers volleying home from the edge of the area.

Arsenal responded through Kai Havertz and despite both teams creating further chances, the contest was level at the interval.

Martin Odegaard put Arsenal ahead in the second period and despite the Blues pushing hard – David Raya produced an excellent stop to deny Estevao – we ended up being defeated.

While the result wasn't what we wanted, there were positives to take for Alonso. And we have pulled together a selection of images captured at the Emirates Stadium, which you can view below.