Arsenal survive two Alejandro Garnacho-inflicted scares to triumph 3-2 over a spirited Chelsea in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.

T’Shay St Louis and George Booth were on the scoresheet for the Royals, but goals from Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (x2) and Reggie Watson saw Chelsea through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup.

Video Arsenal took a solid step towards the Carabao Cup final with a 3-2 win at Chelsea last night. I don’t think the scoreline really tells the full story, and in truth, we should probably have put this game to bed with some of the second

Chelsea have now learned their Carabao Cup semi final opponents after some late drama last night in what was an entertaining game. Chelsea fans would have been watching on as Arsenal played against Crystal Palace just two days before Christmas Day.

We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Carabao Cup game between Chelsea and Arsenal. Here are some of your comments: Chelsea fans Nick: Given the huge gulf in quality and experience between the two starting 11s,