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Arsenal took a 2-0 lead in the League Cup semi-final first leg as Chelsea’s defense faltered, but Garnacho scored twice to pull Chelsea within a goal before Martin Zubimendi restored Arsenal’s cushion; Garnacho added a late strike to make it 3-2, sending the tie to the second leg amid Chelsea’s injury issues and a quick turnaround for Brentford.
Chelsea drew 1-1 with Newcastle United in the League Cup, with the match going to a penalty shootout which Chelsea won 4-2. The game lacked drama until stoppage time when Newcastle gifted Chelsea an equalizer. In the shootout, Djordje Petrović became the hero for Chelsea.
Chelsea failed to break down a defensive Brentford side, with missed chances and a lack of creativity leading to a 0-2 defeat. Despite early threats, including a shot off the crossbar and wasted opportunities, Chelsea struggled to create chances as the game progressed. Brentford capitalized on one of their few chances and sealed the victory with a late goal. The defeat marks Brentford's third consecutive win at Stamford Bridge.