Ranieri in Blue Heaven

Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2 (Chelsea win 3-2 on agg.)

Claudio Ranieri's Chelsea came of age at Highbury last night, striding purposefully through the sternest test of their character to claim a Champions League semi-final spot at the expense of an Arsenal side that ultimately lost its nerve.

How stern was the test? Chelsea hadn't claimed a victory over Arsenal in 17 attempts, and retired at halftime nursing the body blow of a 45th minute lead goal for the home side.