White headed home Declan Rice\u2019s corner after seven minutes before Gyokeres tapped home White\u2019s low cross in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho halved the deficit before Zubimendi rounded off a flowing move to make it 3-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Garnacho then found his second of the game seven minutes from time to set up a grandstand finish, but we held our nerve to ensure we took a slender lead back to Emirates Stadium on February 3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ben White gave the hosts an early lead when he headed in from a corner, and Arsenal remained on top for much of the opening period despite Chelsea creating chances through Enzo Fernandez and Estevao Willian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Viktor Gyokeres doubled Arsenal\u2019s advantage shortly after half-time, finishing from close range, Carabao Cup reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chelsea responded strongly through substitute Alejandro Garnacho, who guided Pedro Neto\u2019s cross into the far corner to bring the visitors back into contention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arsenal quickly restored their two-goal cushion when Martin Zubimendi produced a composed finish after weaving past two defenders on the edge of the box.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Garnacho struck again late on, volleying in after a loose ball fell to him inside the area to keep Chelsea firmly in the tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The visitors pushed for an equaliser, with Estevao denied by an excellent save, while Arsenal also threatened to add a fourth through Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es and Mikel Merino.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Garnacho struck again late on, volleying in after a loose ball fell to him inside the area to keep Chelsea firmly in the tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arsenal, unbeaten in 10 matches, demonstrated their strength in key moments and will take a one-goal advantage into the second leg at Stamford Bridge on 3 February.<\/p>\r\n\r\n