Overview
- Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi scored for Arsenal, with substitute Alejandro Garnacho netting twice to keep Chelsea in touch.
- White’s opener came from a Declan Rice corner, marking Arsenal’s 24th set-piece goal of the season across all competitions.
- Gyokeres capitalized on a Robert Sánchez spill for his first open‑play goal in 11 appearances and later set up Zubimendi for the third.
- Liam Rosenior’s first home game as Chelsea head coach ended in defeat as his side coped without suspended Moises Caicedo and managed injuries to key players.
- The second leg is on February 3 at the Emirates, while Manchester City hold a 2-0 first‑leg advantage over Newcastle in the other semi-final.