Holders Arsenal are in a strong position to reach the Women’s Champions League semi-finals after beating London rivals Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
Stina Blackstenius and Chloe Kelly scored early to give Arsenal the lead, and Alessia Russo confirmed victory with a late goal. Chelsea tried to fight back with an impressive lob from Lauren James, but it wasn’t enough.
The win puts Arsenal in control ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge next Wednesday, while Chelsea will need a big performance at home to turn the tie around.
