US EditionRedknapp Names Arsenal Star Who Was 'Exceptional' Against Chelsea
Gyökeres ended a 74-day scoring drought with a goal and assist as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
- On Wednesday, Arsenal FC beat Chelsea FC 3-2 at Stamford Bridge as Viktor Gyökeres ended a 74-day non-penalty goal drought to help secure the win.
- Ben White opened the scoring with an early header from a corner, soon followed by a cross that Robert Sánchez mishandled allowing Arsenal FC's second goal.
- A muted celebration followed a close-range finish from Viktor Gyökeres, who tapped the ball home from a yard after Robert Sánchez’s error despite Gabriel reminding him to do his mask celebration.
- A late strike by Alejandro Garnacho kept the Carabao Cup tie alive for Chelsea, his 83rd-minute goal leaves the second leg in north London still very much alive next month.
- Although Gyökeres ended his drought, pundits warned calling it a turning point would be premature over the coming weeks.
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Corners were the order of the day as usual. Also a goal and an assist from Viktor Gyökeres. Arsenal won the League Cup semi-final away against Chelsea 3–2.
Arsenal player ratings as Viktor Gyokeres stars and five others impress in Chelsea win - The Mirror
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge, with Viktor Gyokeres among the top performers for Mikel Arteta's side
Viktor Gyökeres had not scored a goal in a game since the beginning of November. But in the League Cup semi-final against Chelsea, the Swede contributed with both a goal and an assist. – That's what I need to do and I can do it more often, Gyökeres tells Sky Sports.
Viktor Gyökeres has opened the scoring account for 2026. The Swede scored both a goal and an assist as Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final. – That's what
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