⏪ Arsenal edge out Chelsea in lively EFL Cup semi-final first leg | OneFootball

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Things get a bit heated after the final whistle as both sets of players begin needling. It's unclear what about but they're definitely worked up about it!

FULL TIME

It's all over at the Bridge and the hosts still have it all to play for in the return leg thanks to Garnacho's second-half cameo.

Arsenal thought they were going to be awarded a penalty as Jesus goes to ground under Hato's challenge. Referee Simon Hooper was about to point to the spot but his linesman has already flagged that the Brazilian was offside when making his run.

We're into five added minutes at Stamford Bridge. Will there be more goals and who for?

CHANCE!

Liam Rosenior's side are now the ones on the front foot as Estêvão forces a really good save from Kepa at his lefthand post but the flag went up for offside in the build-up

GOAL!

Chelsea strike back again and it's that man Garnacho with their latest reducer! Another really well-taken effort from the far lefthand side of the box after the ball breaks from a corner.

CHANCE!

Arteta's men are really smelling blood now as Merino catches a loose ball on the volley but Sánchez produces a really good stop to deny him

GOAL!

Just when Chelsea looked like they were finding a way back into this tie, they receive an Arsenal suckerpunch! Gyökeres plays Zubimendi in for a shot with a superb backheel before the Spain international lets fly from close range. Game over?

CHANCE!

Badiashile upends Saka just outside the box for a free kick which Rice sends over the bar.

GOAL!

Chelsea have a lifeline! Garnacho off the bench has halved their deficit by meeting Neto's cross to the far post with a chested volley and given Stamford Bridge renewed hope

GOAL!

It's now two for the visitors! Sánchez makes a real mess of a cross into the box that gifts Gyökeres the easiest of finishes

SECOND HALF

Off we go again

HALF TIME

The Gunners still have the advantage after White's early opener and have looked good value to build on it with numerous openings. In contrast, Chelsea just haven't been at it

CHANCE!

It's still all Arsenal as Saliba tries his hand after a driving run into the hosts' half but his effort sails over the bar

CHANCE!

Ødegaard's free kick finds Zubimendi in the box but he sends it over

CHANCE!

The hosts' response is swift as Enzo tries to test Kepa from range but it's saved easily enough.

GOAL!

Arsenal have broken the deadlock early at the Bridge! White nods home a corner at the far post. Far too easy for the visitors' defender.

KICK OFF

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Chelsea and Arsenal. Manchester City have one foot in the final after their win over Newcastle but who is currently set to join them? We'll keep you posted on all the action from Stamford Bridge.