Advantage Arsenal in women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea
Lauren James pulled a goal back for Chelsea to keep the Blues in the tie but reigning European champions Arsenal will still be well-placed come kick-off in next week's second leg at Stamford Bridge.
"The game was very tight today," Gunners boss Renee Slegers told the BBC.
"We both had our moments. We were clinical and ruthless with our chances. There were different momentum shifts -- they started really well and we stayed in the game.
"It was hard at times. It was tight in individual duels but...