Chelsea progressed to the fourth round of the EFL Cup with 6-3 win against Leeds as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck fired a brace a brace each.
Arsenal made late attempts to probably steal a comeback win, but Chelsea were able to absorb the late pressure.
Raheem Sterling scored twice to help Chelsea past Leicester City in a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.
Leeds won 3-0, handing the Blues, who drew their last game against Tottenham Spurs at Stamford Bridge, their first defeat this season.
The four shortlisted consortiums must submit their final offers to the Raine Group on Thursday.
