Chelsea, EFL Cup and Arsenal
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We take a 3-2 aggregate lead back to Emirates Stadium in the Carabao Cup semi-final next month, following Wednesday's first-leg victory at Chelsea. Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi struck for Mikel Arteta's side at Stamford Bridge to give us the advantage at the halfway point of the tie.
Manchester City secures a 2-0 win at St. James’ Park in the EFL Cup semifinal first leg. Cherki and Semenyo shined for City, while Newcastle struggled to score. The second leg remains, giving the Magpies a chance to overturn the result on home soil.
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Arsenal doubled their lead in the 49th minute thanks to Sanchez’s howler. White’s low cross should have been easy for Sanchez, but he let it slip through his grasp and Gyokeres tapped into the empty net for his first goal in open play in 16 games.
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Manchester City seize the advantage in their EFL Cup semi-final meeting with Newcastle United, securing a 2-0 win at St James' Park.