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Arsenal’s crazy Stamford Bridge record will be seriously put to the text on Wednesday
Arsenal have a fantastic record against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - but that will be out to the test in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday
Arsenal were imperious at Chelsea in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off as second-half goals from Beth Mead and Mariona Caldentey saw the Gunners claim a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge. They moved to within one point of their capital rivals in the Women's Super League table as Renee Slegers' side returned to north London with a huge three points in tow.
Chelsea and Arsenal meet tonight in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The London rivals collide at Stamford Bridge, bidding for an advantage in the first leg of the tie.Ahead of the game, we’ve looked
Arsenal secured a vital 3–2 victory over Chelsea. The Gunners dominated early, with Ben White heading home from a corner in the 7th minute. Viktor Gyokeres doubled the lead shortly after half-time, capitalizing on a defensive error.
BLUNDER keeper Robert Sanchez gave Arsenal a helping hand – to show Liam Rosenior just what he has inherited. The Spaniard’s double disaster gifted goals to Ben White and Viktor Gyokeres to
Mikel Arteta’s side began on the front foot and took the lead after seven minutes, Ben White heading home — virtually unchallenged — from a Declan Rice corner. The remainder of the first half failed to serve up any chances as good as that one, with an Estevao shot, well saved by Kepa, the closest Chelsea came to levelling it up.