Summary

  • Result: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea - Blackstenius, Little (pen) & Charles own goal see Gunners come from behind to lead; Kerr headed opener in second minute

  • First trophy for Arsenal for four years and first under boss Jonas Eidevall

  • Chelsea lose in League Cup final for second successive season

  1. Postpublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    That Blackstenius interview was incredibly endearing, she had struggles with the language barrier and had to keep very politely asking Jo Currie to repeat her questions.

    Eventually, Jo just told Stina to go and have a party. The Arsenal forward had the biggest smile on her face.

  2. 'To score in a final means a lot'published at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Arsenal

    Arsenal goalscorer Stina Blackstenius speaking on BBC One: "I am so proud of the team. Coming back from conceding early and putting in a really strong performance. I am really happy. [The goal] meant so much. I want to do everything for this team so to score in a final means a lot.

    "This win wil give us a lot of confidence. There is so much still to do in the season and I hope it will bring us so much more for the games we have left."

  3. 'Chelsea still have plenty to play for'published at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Anita Asante
    Former England defender on BBC One

    It's painful when you lose these games, you relive the moments for a while.

    It will hurt right now but there are plenty of games ahead. Chelsea are still in a title race, the Champions League and the FA Cup. They have plenty still to play for.

  4. ARSENAL LIFT THE LEAGUE CUPpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Leah Williamson and Kim Little lift the trophy, and are showered in yellow and black ticker tape.

    A first trophy in four years for Arsenal. They could still win three in total this season.

    Arsenal trophy liftImage source, PA Media
  5. Postpublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Now Jonas Eidevall leads his Arsenal team up to get their winners' medals.

    Leah Williamson gives them out to the injured players, including Mead.

  6. Postpublished at 17:11 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Stone-faced, the Chelsea players collect their runners-up medals.

    They're all wrapped in puffer jackets, the temperature has suddenly plummeted at Selhurst Park.

  7. 'First-half performance was special'published at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Arsenal

    Arsenal captain Kim Little speaking to BBC One: "So proud of the team off the back of last week's result we needed to turn it around. We talked about a lot of things we needed to be better at and we did that - I'm proud of that team."

    Coming back from Sam Kerr goal: "I was thinking what could we have done to stop that? It was such a good goal but we needed to reset and the rest of our first-half performance was pretty special and that's what won us the match.

    "We're Arsenal and we need to win titles and trophies and we're disappointed we haven't been able to do that until now but we've done it.

    "Thanks to the fans as well we love you."

  8. Postpublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Selhurst Park

    Great scenes at full-time as Arsenal's players sprint hand-in-hand towards the end with their supporters to celebrate.

    The Chelsea end has already started to empty.

    A hugely significant victory for Arsenal, ending a four-year wait for silverware which, for a club of their stature, has been too long.

  9. All smiles for Wrightypublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

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  10. 'Arsenal had attitude'published at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    It looked like Arsenal wanted it more. They had more fire in their belly. Arsenal players had an attitude out there today, Kim Little in particular stood up.

  11. Postpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Arsenal have won the women's League Cup for the sixth time, lifting the trophy as many times as every other side combined since the competition was founded in 2011. Specialists.

    Arsenal celebrateImage source, PA Media
  12. Postpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Sweet Caroline is playing, because of course it is.

    The BBC cameras catch Sarina Wiegman in the crowd, absolutely not singing along. She must be sick to death of this song.

  13. 'Chelsea were stifled'published at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    It's very much deserved for Arsenal. Take out the opening 10 minutes and Arsenal were dominant.

    Arsenal grew into the game. They controlled possession and created chances. Arsenal stifled a really good Chelsea team.

    It's a beautiful scene.

  14. Postpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Beth Mead is on the pitch with her team mates.

    The fact Arsenal won a trophy today without her or Viv Miedema will be a big boost.

  15. 'Arsenal are worthy winners'published at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    They are worthy winners. What a performance. The way they came back to hustle Chelsea and put their gameplan into action.

    Everything tactical that Chelsea threw at Arsenal was soaked up.

  16. Postpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    It's deja vu for Chelsea. Last year they lost 3-1 to Manchester City in the League Cup final, having taken the lead.

    Same again against Arsenal today.

    Hayes is holding court in the middle of that huddle.

  17. Postpublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Arsenal celebrate in the centre circle, Jonas Eidevall with a wide smile.

    Chelsea applaud their fans as Emma Hayes brings them into a huddle on the pitch.

  18. Postpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023

    FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    Arsenal's sixth Continental Cup title, a record-extending number.

    But what it means for the mentality of this team will mean a lot more.

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2023
    Breaking

    Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

    ARSENAL WIN THE 2023 WOMEN'S LEAGUE CUP.

  20. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+4 mins

    Foord is booked for dissent.