In this match, Arsenal secured victory thanks to goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, while Chelsea managed to reduce the deficit through Alejandro Garnacho (2), according to EFL records.
The two teams will meet again in the second leg of the English League Cup semi-final which will take place at Arsenal's home ground at the Emirates Stadium, London, on February 4.
In the upcoming match, Arsenal only need a draw to qualify for the final, while Chelsea are required to win by at least two goals.
Arsenal took the initiative to attack first and were able to take an early lead in the seventh minute after Declan Rice's corner was met by Ben White's header which broke through Chelsea's goal to make the score 1-0.
Chelsea immediately responded and had a chance through Estevao's shot, but the opportunity was thwarted by Kepa Arrizabalaga's save.
Entering the second half, Arsenal again took the initiative to attack and was able to double the lead through Viktor Gyokeres after grabbing the rebound so that the score changed to 2-0 in the 49th minute.
Chelsea reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the 57th minute after Pedro Neto's cross was met by Alejandro Garnacho's shot which broke through the Arsenal goal.
Arsenal were able to further extend their lead after Martin Zubimendi successfully broke through Chelsea's goal with a shot and made the score 3-1 in the 71st minute.
Chelsea were able to cut the score back to 2-3 thanks to Garnacho's second goal with seven minutes remaining in normal time.
In the remaining time, Chelsea continued to try to at least equalize, but until the match ended, the score remained 3-2 for Arsenal's victory.
