Arsenal Defeats Chelsea 3-2 in EFL Cup Semi-Final First Leg

Arsenal secured a thrilling victory over Chelsea, winning 3-2 in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, edging closer to a spot in the final.

The match kicked off with Arsenal taking an early lead, as defender Ben White scored in the seventh minute. Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres then extended the lead shortly after halftime, finding the net in the 49th minute.

Despite trailing, Chelsea fought back, with Argentine Alejandro Garnacho scoring his first goal of the match in the 57th minute. Arsenal responded with a third goal from Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the 71st minute.

Garnacho struck again for Chelsea in the 83rd minute, narrowing the gap and adding to the match's excitement.

The two teams will meet again at the Emirates Stadium in February for the second leg, which will determine who advances to the final.

In the other semi-final, Manchester City secured a 2-0 away victory against Newcastle, putting them in a strong position for the final.

This win highlights Arsenal's strong performance this season and their ambition to secure a cup title, promising fans an exciting second leg encounter.