Arteta's Arsenal Sink Chelsea 3-2 in League Cup Semi-Final First Leg

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News18•15-01-2026, 08:47
Arteta's Arsenal Sink Chelsea 3-2 in League Cup Semi-Final First Leg
- •Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge, spoiling Liam Rosenior's home debut as Chelsea manager.
- •Ben White scored Arsenal's opener from a corner, highlighting their strength in set-piece situations with 24 goals this season.
- •Robert Sanchez's goalkeeping error led to Viktor Gyokeres' tap-in, doubling Arsenal's lead early in the second half.
- •Alejandro Garnacho scored twice for Chelsea, sparking a late fightback, but Martin Zubimendi also found the net for Arsenal.
- •Arsenal are now strong favorites heading into the second leg at the Emirates, aiming for their first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.
Why It Matters: Arsenal secured a crucial 3-2 away win against Chelsea, taking a significant step towards the League Cup final.
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