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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.
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| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 26 | 49 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 21 | 9 | 43 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 20 | 26 | 42 |
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Team News: Chelsea vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs for EFL Cup semi-final first leg
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Chelsea and Arsenal.Jan 13, 20:00
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Gabriel Jesus would ideally start over Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea, but the Brazilian's selection is not so simple, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Jan 13, 15:53
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Mikel Arteta confirms two fresh injury concerns in sextuple Arsenal update before Chelsea semi-final
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Man City dealt Marc Guehi transfer blow as expert delivers honest January verdict
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Arsenal January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Mikel Arteta's side in 2026 winter window
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Just hours after their defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid announced the departure of their manager Xabi Alonso, who was infuriated by a major summer transfer failure.Jan 13, 08:39
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Real Madrid 'to act' after Premier League clubs launch fresh enquiries for key player
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FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Macclesfield FC draw another Premier League team, Chelsea go to Rosenior's former club
The FA Cup fourth round draw has been conducted with Macclesfield FC - the conquerors of holders Crystal Palace - being handed another home tie with Premier League opposition.Jan 12, 18:54
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Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.Jan 12, 16:19
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Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for EFL Cup semi-final amid Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea.Jan 12, 16:06
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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 15:48
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