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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.
Next Game: Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal - Saturday, January 17 at 5.30pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 20 | 26 | 42 |
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