Updated On: 16 January, 2026 08:53 AM IST | London | AFP
Arsenal boss Arteta urges team not to dwell on 3-2 first-leg win over Chelsea because Blues are capable of coming up with a big fight in return encounter

Arsenal players celebrate scoring against Chelsea in the first-leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta urged his team to be wary despite sealing a 3-2 win over Chelsea in the first-leg of their English Football League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Arsenal took advantage of the multiple blunders committed by Blues custodian Robert Sanchez, but Garnacho’s brace (57th & 83rd min) for Liam Rosenior’s side and a couple of costly misses in front of goal left Arteta mildly disappointed with the outcome.