"Arsenal took a narrow but valuable advantage from the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final after beating Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in a chaotic clash between the two Premier League rivals. The visitors made a fast start and were rewarded inside seven minutes. From Arsenal's first corner of the match, Declan Rice delivered a high-quality ball into the six-yard area. Chelsea's marking was disorganised, Robert Sanchez hesitated off his line, and Ben White was left completely unchallenged to head into an empty net from close range."
"The second half began quietly, but the match turned dramatically in a seven-minute spell shortly after the restart. In the 49th minute, Arsenal doubled their lead. Ben White again advanced on the overlap and delivered a low cross that Sanchez appeared set to gather. Instead, the goalkeeper spilled the ball under little pressure, allowing Gyökeres to react first and slide home from a few yards out. It was the striker's first goal in a month and his first meaningful involvement of the match."
Arsenal won 3-2 at Stamford Bridge to claim a narrow first-leg advantage in the EFL Cup semi-final. Arsenal scored early from a Declan Rice corner when Ben White headed into an empty net after Chelsea marking and goalkeeper hesitation. Arsenal dominated possession and controlled midfield tempo through Martin Ødegaard and Martín Zubimendi, with Bukayo Saka providing width. Early chances for Chelsea were limited, though Enzo Fernández tested Kepa. Shortly after the restart, Ben White’s low cross was spilled by Robert Sanchez and Viktor Gyökeres reacted to score. Chelsea introduced substitutions including Alejandro Garnacho, who reduced the deficit.
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