Overview
- Arsenal leave Stamford Bridge with a one-goal advantage ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium on February 3.
- Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi scored for the visitors, while substitute Alejandro Garnacho netted twice for Chelsea.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez misjudged a corner for White’s opener and spilled a cross that Gyokeres converted for the second goal.
- The match marked Liam Rosenior’s first home game in charge of Chelsea following a 5-1 FA Cup debut win at Charlton.
- Arsenal’s opener was their 24th goal from set-pieces this season, including 18 from corners, underscoring a decisive strength.