Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers in furious bust-up as England team-mates turn on each other during Arsenal vs Chelsea

ENGLAND team-mates Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers locked horns in a furious row during Arsenal’s 2-1 derby win over Chelsea. Rice, 27, and Rogers, 24, exchanged stern words in the second half after the former purposely tripped the Blues’ new signing off the ball as they mounted an attack in search of an equaliser. England team-mates Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers clashed during Arsenal vs Chelsea Credit: Reuters – Action Images Rice and Rogers locked horns during the derby between Arsenal and Chelsea Credit: Reuters – Action Images Rice purposely tripped Rogers off the ball during a Chelsea attack Credit: SKY SPORTS The heated incident took place during the second half as Chelsea chased an equaliser Credit: SKY SPORTS Arsenal ratings vs Chelsea: Havertz reminds Blues of what they let go but Lewis-Skelly in second gear KAI HAVERTZ inspired an Arsenal fight-back as they beat London rivals Chelsea to continue their perfect start. The Gunners were chasing the game after their former transfer target, Morgan Rogers, volleyed the visitors ahead after just 77 seconds. But Arsenal kept their cool and equalised when Havertz fired inside the near post midway through the first half. Havertz then set up Arsenal’s second – even though he won’t get credited with the assist – as his excellent dummy created the space for Martin Odegaard to turn in from close range. Chelsea gave Havertz his break in Premier League football when they shelled out big money to sign him from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020. But he has enjoyed tormenting them – scoring four goals in seven head-to-heads – since he moved across the capital three years later. Here is the verdict of SunSport’s Simon Collings on how each Arsenal player performed… The controversial incident took place on 83 minutes while the Blues were trailing and chasing an equaliser in the crunch derby. Arsenal star Rice tried to catch up to Rogers, who was sprinting ahead towards the Gunners’ box. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! The midfielder then tripped the Chelsea star killing the attack. Rogers thought the ex-West Ham star did it on purpose to sabotage the Blues. He was fuming and immeditely jumped up to challenge Rice, with the two England team-mates getting in each others’ faces and Rogers then shoving the former West Ham man. Team-mates eventually separated them – and it was Rogers who was punished, getting a yellow card while Rice went unpunished. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Arsenal star Rice and Chelsea ace Rogers had an intense shouting match Credit: AP Photo/Dave Shopland That took place as Chelsea trailed and chased for an equaliser A wild brawl ensued after Rice and Rogers’ confrontation Credit: SKY SPORTS Chelsea ratings vs Arsenal: Fofana holds his ground against Arsenal but Palmer is bullied out of game CHELSEA suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season as Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 at the Emirates. Morgan Rogers handed Xabi Alonso’s side a dream start by firing the Blues ahead after just 77 seconds. But former Chelsea star Kai Havertz hit back before half-time to drag the champions level. And Martin Odegaard completed the turnaround after the break to condemn Chelsea to derby defeat. SunSport’s Dan King gives his verdict on the Chelsea XI… While Rogers and Chelsea fans might complain at the decision, former Prem referee Mark Halsey revealed it only would have been a yellow card at most for Rice. He told SunSport: “Rice’s foul on Rogers was missed by the referee. Most read in Football “It would have only been a yellow card and VAR can’t get involved in an incident for that.” Rogers had opened the scoring in the London derby inside two minutes, volleying in a lovely finish past David Raya before sticking his tongue out at the home fans. Thankfully the brawl between Arsenal and Chelsea didn’t last long Credit: SKY SPORTS Arsenal’s Rice tripped Chelsea’s Rogers during an important attack Credit: SKY SPORTS Rogers thought Rice meant to trip him during Chelsea’s attack Credit: SKY SPORTS It looked like Rice and Rogers got their feet tangled during their sprints Credit: SKY SPORTS But it was Arsenal who had the last laugh and took all three points – Kai Havertz equalising before Martin Odegaard scored the winner. Rogers and Rice were key figures in the Three Lions’ run to third place during last summer’s 2026 World Cup, their best finish since winning the trophy in 1966. And they almost ended up playing for the same club this past summer as Arsenal made Rogers their priority target. However, Chelsea hijacked their London rivals’ pursuit and landed the ex-Villa star on a British and club record £117million. 3 comments3