Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup final thanks to a 4-2 aggregate win over Chelsea. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the second leg with the final kick of the game as Liam Rosenior’s interesting tactic ultimately backfired at the Emirates Stadium.
Trailing by one from the first-leg, the onus was on the Blues to take the game to their hosts, but in truth, didn’t really lay a glove on the Gunners and were hit with a sucker punch in second half stoppage time as Declan Rice picked out an unmarked Havertz and the former Chelsea striker kept his cool to take the ball around Robert Sanchez and then slotted the ball into an empty net.
It is a first major final for the Gunners in nearly six full years and they will face either Manchester City or Newcastle in the showpiece at Wembley on March 22. Follow Arsenal vs Chelsea back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri and Dom Smith at the Emirates Stadium!
Arsenal vs Chelsea highlights
- GOAL! Havertz sends Arsenal to Wembley
Fan thoughts
22:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWEMBLEY HERE WE COME BOYS! 😍💪🏼
— Stephen R Power (@racingblogger) February 3, 2026
Fan reaction
22:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDeclan Rice is the best Midfielder in the world
— Captain © (@Captain_Waris) February 3, 2026
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FULL-TIME
21:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal are going to Wembley!
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (agg: 4-2) | Kai Havertz ‘90
21:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+7 min: ARSENAL SCORE!
Kai Havertz rounds Sanchez and slots the ball into an empty net.
The ultimate sucker punch as Chelsea had gambled.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+6 min: That should be that.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Chelsea are banging on the door but yet to find an opening.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: Sanchez boots the ball out of play and that will eat up more time.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Was that the chance? Fernandez is in space but blasts his effort well over the bar.
SIX MINUTES of stoppage time. Chelsea need a goal.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Acheampong gets a touch on Fernandez’s free-kick but the ball sails out of play.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Gusto makes way for Acheampong.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: Martinelli goes over in the box and his appeal for a penalty is waved away. Chalobah’s initial tackle was fine but he did catch the Arsenal forward with the follow through.
VAR check is cleared, no penalty.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReally good from Fofana to make that his ball and flick it. Just wide. Chelsea are playing well in the final 10 minutes here. The goal they require to force extra time still yet to arrive, though...
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: Two Chelsea penalty claims are checked and cleared by VAR before Fofana tries a cheeky flick at Enzo’s corner but can’t steer an effort on target.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Palmer takes and strikes it straight into the wall.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Estevao gets caught in an Arsenal sandwich of Gabriel and Hincapie. Is able to win a free-kick in a very dangerous area, Enzo and Palmer are very interested in this.
Feels like another big moment in the tie.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
21:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's the chance Arsenal have been waiting for. It's a brilliant dinked cross from Zubimendi and Gabriel looks certain to score - anywhere but right at Cucurella's head and he surely does. Big moment.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Eze wins a free-kick after being clipped by Chalobah. The Arsenal No10 passes over the set-piece duty to Rice who plays it short and the ball eventually finds Gabriel at the back post but his header is blocked by Cucurella’s head.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: Garnacho replaces Andrey Santos.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Garnacho, responsible for keeping this tie alive with a brace in the first-leg, will be on for Chelsea shortly.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
21:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLooks like it will be Martinelli over to the right wing after those two changes.
Havertz has looked sharp in his last couple of appearances - can he make a telling contribution against his former club to fire Arsenal to Wembley?
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Estevao in the book now.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Arsenal respond with a double change of their own as Madueke and Gyokeres make way for Trossard and Havertz.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
21:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGusto booked for diving, and quite rightly I think. Hincapie never touched him.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Gusto has his name taken for a dive. Well spotted by the referee.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: Chelsea come forward with Estevao down the left, he teases Saliba before passing to Enzo who curls an effort over the bar. Blues certainly taking the game to Arsenal more since those changes.
Zubimendi hurried into a mistake, conceding a sloppy throw-in.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Gusto does well to win a corner off Hincapie and Enzo comes across to take. It’s an outswinger which is headed clear by Gabriel but only as far as Cucurella.
The Spaniard takes a touch before shooting but can’t keep his effort down.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Some good news, those Chelsea changes means this game should open up for the final half hour.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: So then, it is Chelsea who make the first twist as they make a double change with Delap and Hato making way for Palmer and Estevao.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Chelsea were readying a double change, but Gusto has gone down and is calling for treatment. Will this alter Rosenior’s plans?
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLooks as though Palmer and Estevao are both about to come on for Chelsea. That should give Arsenal a very different new problem to deal with.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Liam Delap booked for a foul on Madueke near the touchline. A yellow card does seem a tad harsh based on the replay.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
21:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta booked as the frustration in the stadium just starts to grow. He switched between sarcastically laughing at the fourth official and then venting his anger after Piero Hincapie first doesn't get a free-kick awarded for him and then gives one away.
Tension is growing.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJoao Pedro is so good in those pockets, receiving the ball and then twisting and turning and earning a free-kick for minimal contact. It's a skill - and one that has made him the enemy of the Arsenal fans sat in front of the press box.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Finally, some action in this second leg. Big tackles all over the pitch ends with Joao Pedro being fouled and then Mikel Arteta being booked...for laughing?
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Madueke checks inside Hato and looks to pick out the run of Rice but gets too much on his cross and the ball drifts out of play for a goal kick to Chelsea.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
21:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Kepa, very unconvincing at a corner, flaps at the ball and the ball is then stabbed wide. VAR check for a potential penalty is cleared.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
21:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea the first team out onto the pitch. A big second half is needed from them.
KICK-OFF!
21:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then, back underway at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea will have to take some risks at some point, they need at least one goal to force extra-time.
Fan reaction
20:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis Arsenal fan was not impressed with the first-half display.
No urgency to finish this tie off. Horrible football #ARSCHE
— Sam (@sambo2690) February 3, 2026
Fan thoughts
20:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis Chelsea fan believes Liam Rosenior has an ace up his sleeve.
Will we see Estevao in the second half?
We need Estavao in this match. We really need to attack Arsenal in the second half #ArsChe
— OLAYINKA (@awokoyaola) February 3, 2026
Fan reaction
20:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNot the most exciting half of football and some Arsenal fans have been left baffled by Gary Neville’s commentary.
Is Gary Neville okay? We’re 1 up going into the final 45. Why have we got ‘more work to do’ than Chelsea?
— tyler (@AFCTyler97) February 3, 2026
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
20:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWell Arsenal will go through if it stays like this but they don't have any real control at the moment. Chelsea's fluid system causing them problems. Best moments have come when they have just clipped balls over the top. So far, so tense.
HALF-TIME
20:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA cagey first-half comes to an end and it’s goalless.
Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Just one minute of stoppage time.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Fernandez strides forward and forces Kepa into a rather routine save. The Chelsea captain for the night certainly have that shot everything he had but Kepa was equal to it.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Fernandez swings in a Chelsea corner but Kepa beats the ball away and Madueke completes the clearance.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
20:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal, when they're not pressing, are doing a good job of restricting the passing lanes available to Chelsea. It means that a lot of the visitors' possession is them passing it around the back, on the halfway line.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Play stopped briefly for Joao Pedro to kick the second ball off the pitch. Chelsea forward gets a few cheers from the Arsenal supporters for doing so.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: A few groans from the Arsenal fans as Hincapie fails to complete a simple pass up the line for Martinelli, allowing Fofana to come across and win possession back for Chelsea.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
20:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat Chelsea high line is there to be exploited. Gabriel's ball over the top is a good one and Martinelli has the pace to get there every time if the pass is decent enough. Appears to be Arsenal's best bet at the moment because they haven't looked like cutting Chelsea open.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: CHANCE! A long punt up the pitch from Gabriel picks out Martinelli but the Arsenal forward can’t get the ball under control and he his snuffed out by Gusto as he tried to turn back inside the box.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Not much in terms of goalmouth action, just the Delap shot and Hincapie’s effort that was saved by Sanchez to get excited about so far.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
20:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHe's never the most involved in Arsenal's general play, but we've had half an hour of this match and Viktor Gyokeres has touched the ball once.
He's worked hard enough off the ball but that's not really what you want to be judging your striker on.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Chelsea get the chance to throw a punch after Delap wins a corner off Rice. Fernandez goes across to take but both deliveries are cleared before Chalobah slices an effort wide.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
20:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneI can't understand why Liam Delap is effectively playing as a right winger at the moment.
Why are Chelsea not getting their width on that flank from Gusto and keeping Delap central where he usually operates?
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Joao Pedro is playing the lone striker role really well so far. Up against Saliba and Gabriel, but is giving as good as he can.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Kepa goes long and picks out the run of Martinelli with a fine pass. However, the Brazilian can’t pick out a team-mate with a cut-back and Chelsea get bodies back to clear.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea leaving three men up from Arsenal corners, so Rice, Eze and Zubimendi have to stay back. Hincapie wins another corner as his header is deflected wide. The Blues initially bring everyone back for the second one... but then again three men trot up the pitch. Trying to disrupt the Arsenal set-piece plans.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Madueke eventually takes the corner but Hincapie flicks his header over the bar. The ball did appear to take a touch off Fofana’s arm before going out for another which is cleared.
Eze and Madueke combine to tee up Hincapie who has a shot saved.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Arsenal build down the left with Hincapie and Martinelli but opt against putting the ball into the box. However, they are able to win a corner on the opposite flank with Madueke.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Needless push from Delap on Hincapie which releases the Chelsea pressure as Arsenal get a free-kick deep in their own half.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
20:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have started the better team, as Matt says, but I feel they're giving Enzo Fernandez a bit too much room to play as he pleases in the middle of the park.
The warning for what the Argentine can do came late on against West Ham at the weekend when he scored Chelsea's dramatic late winner.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Nice touch from Joao Pedro and he does well to hold off Gabriel before feeding Cucurella whose cross is charged down by Timber.
Some afters between the latter pair after the ball had gone too.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: First shot of the game is Chelsea’s as Delap fires wide of Kepa’s post. That all came about after a shaky touch inside his own box from Saliba, just gave the Chelsea striker a sight of goal.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
20:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have settled pretty well early on. Just like at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea not looking entirely confident on the ball at the back. Home fans quickly getting on Sanchez's back whenever it is passed back to him.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: Chalobah fires a pass back to his goalkeeper and Sanchez has to back peddle before bringing the ball under control. That could have been catastrophic.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea (agg: 3-2)
20:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Trying to figure out how Chelsea have set up. What is for certain is that it is a back five.
KICK-OFF!
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
Who will progress to next month's showpiece at Wembley?
Flashback: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal
19:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust under three weeks ago, the two London rivals locked horns in the first-leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final.
Five goals and tempers flaring up after the final whistle.
Here's the story of how it unfolded.
HERE WE GO!
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea's route
19:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf Chelsea get to the Carabao Cup final, they will have done so playing at home once during their run to Wembley.
Lincoln 1-2 Chelsea
Wolves 3-4 Chelsea
Cardiff 1-3 Chelsea
Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal
Arsenal's route
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Gunners have knocked out two Premier League sides and a League One outfit to reach a second successive Carabao Cup semi-final.
Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (Arsenal win 8-7 on penalties)
Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal
Kick-off approaching in north London
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea hit with double blow
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReece James and Pedro Neto are not involved for Chelsea against Arsenal tonight after failing fitness tests.
Neither the Blues captain or the Portugal international are in the Chelsea matchday squad for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
It is not yet known whether James or Neto will be available for Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Wolves at the weekend, but they are considered doubts by head coach Liam Rosenior.
Mikel Arteta reveals why Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard miss Chelsea showdown
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal are without both Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea.
Mikel Arteta's side host the Blues in the second leg of their all-London last-four tie tonight, holding a 3-2 advantage from their victory at Stamford Bridge last month.
Looking to reach their first final since 2020, Arsenal must cope without star man Saka and their captain Odegaard.
Saka picked up a muscle injury in the warm-up ahead of the 4-0 win over Leeds on Saturday, as he was replaced by Noni Madueke in the starting lineup at the last minute.
Arteta confirmed at his pre-match press conference that the issue was not a serious one, but he is not in the squad to face Chelsea.
Team news reminder
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today
Arsenal XI: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Substitutes: Raya, Mosquera, White, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato, Gusto, Santos, Caicedo, Fernandez (c), Cucurella, Joao Pedro, Delap
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Badiashile, Holland, Estevao, Garnacho, Palmer, Guiu, Mheuka
Chelsea changes
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTrevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos all start as Liam Rosenior makes four changes to the Chelsea team.
Estevao is back on the bench, alongside Cole Palmer but Reece James and Pedro Neto are both absent.
Arsenal changes
19:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThree changes for Arsenal tonight as Kepa Arrizabalaga, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli come into the side from the weekend.
David Raya, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard make way as Bukayo Saka misses out again.
Matt Verri and Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStandard Sport’s very own Matt Verri and Dom Smith are in position at the Emirates Stadium and have delivered their verdicts on tonight’s team news.
🗣 "Hasn't had a standout performance since that hat-trick against Tottenham a couple of months ago."@MattVerri & @MrDomSmith gives their thoughts on tonight's team news!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) February 3, 2026
LIVE: https://t.co/FTHC4RHfyB#ARSCHE | #EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/OnjPOzkQ8J
Fan reaction
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSome Chelsea fans think Liam Rosenior is taking a risk with his team selection.
Are we trying to play from the second half? Why is Palmer on the bench!
— Jaypee ACE😎 (@iam_akheme) February 3, 2026
Fan thoughts
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA start for Eberechi Eze has been meet with universal praise from Arsenal fans on social media.
Eze starting is actually mad 😭 we’re finally cooking properly this season
— juicy.drms (@only_onewizard) February 3, 2026
Fan reaction
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe absence of Cole Palmer from the starting XI has left some Chelsea fans confused.
Palmer and Estevao on bench??
— 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊 (@TheMahleek) February 3, 2026
Rosenior this our come back thing might not work today oh
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEberechi Eze gets the nod over Kai Havertz in midfield, with Arsenal unsurprisingly reluctant to start the German for the third time in a week.
Martin Odegaard not in the squad - does not sound like a significant injury issue but you’d imagine he would have started here had he been fit after a bright cameo off the bench against Leeds.
Dom Smith at Emirates Stadium
18:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA little surprising to see Cole Palmer on the bench rather than starting this game, given a place in a cup final is at stake for Chelsea.
It is good to see Estevao back for the Blues. He is on the substitutes bench, too, but his involvement in this game was in doubt given he has been back in Brazil on compassionate leave.
Strikers Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both start, which will be interesting to see. I wonder whether they could be leading the line together in a 3-5-2?
Chelsea team in full
18:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea XI: Sanchez, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato, Gusto, Santos, Caicedo, Fernandez (c), Cucurella, Joao Pedro, Delap
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Badiashile, Holland, Estevao, Garnacho, Palmer, Guiu, Mheuka
Arsenal team in full
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Raya, Mosquera, White, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly.
CONFIRMED CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Chelsea team Liam Rosenior has selected for the London derby...
Our XI versus Arsenal! ✊#CFC |#CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/FUWDZa5jzS
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 3, 2026
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the home side...
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 3, 2026
🧤 Arrizabalaga in goal
🔟 Eze the creative spark
⚡️ Martinelli our threat down the left
Let's do this, Gunners 😤
Presented by @deel 🤝
Arsenal vs Chelsea live - team news imminent
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Estevao latest
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEstevao is on compassionate leave in Brazil and is a doubt to face Arsenal.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior insists he “won’t put any pressure” on the 18-year-old to be back in time for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Emirates Stadium.
Estevao missed Saturday’s 3-2 win over West Ham having flown home to tend to a personal matter.
His absence came after he started both of Chelsea’s previous two matches against Crystal Palace and Napoli, scoring the opening goal of the 3-1 win over the Eagles.
Arteta eyes Carabao Cup success
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta is eyeing Carabao Cup glory to kickstart a "cycle" of Arsenal success.
The Gunners host Chelsea in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Tuesday night, holding a 3-2 aggregate lead after victory at Stamford Bridge.
Should Arsenal progress through to the final at Wembley, they will face either Manchester City or Newcastle in their bid to win a first piece of silverware since 2020.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are the only Arsenal players still at the club now who featured in that FA Cup run and Arteta is therefore keen for this group to taste Carabao Cup success to fuel their push for more trophies.
Do away goals count in Arsenal vs Chelsea decider?
18:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea’s task tonight is simple; win or no Carabao Cup final appearance this season.
However, the Blues do not have to get the job done completely inside 90 minutes.
Here, Standard Sport takes a look at how the rules work for the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Predicted Chelsea XI
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiam Rosenior is expected to name a strong team against Arsenal, having started key players such as Marc Cucurella, Joao Pedro and captain Reece James on the bench against West Ham.
The game is expected to come too soon for injured Tosin Adarabioyo, but he was back in training on Friday doing light ball work and running.
Filip Jorgensen missed the West Ham match through a minor injury and it remains to be seen whether he will return to the squad for the Arsenal game.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro.
Predicted Arsenal XI
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal are likely to be cautious with Bukayo Saka's fitness and Noni Madueke is a strong option to keep his place, having looked sharp with a goal and assist against Leeds.
Riccardo Calafiori could come into the side at left-back, having been brought off the bench in that match.
Martin Odegaard did not start at Elland Road either but impressed in his cameo and there is every chance the Arsenal captain is restored to the starting line-up here.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Kepa; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli.
Chelsea set for another big summer transfer window after quiet January
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt ended up a relatively quiet Deadline Day for Chelsea - and that means significant business will now wait to be done in the summer, writes Dom Smith.
Chelsea’s activity on the final day of the winter transfer window featured one incoming, with Senegal centre-back Mamadou Sarr recalled early from his loan at sister club Strasbourg.
The rest of the movement was outgoings, with Aaron Anselmino loaned to Strasbourg and Tyrique George to Everton for the remainder of the season. Everton have an option to buy George in the summer.
Elsewhere, David Datro Fofana joined Strasbourg on loan, while young Ato Ampah signed for Stoke City for around £3million. The exiled centre-back Axel Disasi joined West Ham on loan and Raheem Sterling left by mutual consent after reaching an agreement to end his contract early.
It leaves Chelsea with plenty to do in the summer, though they sit fifth in the Premier League and are still fighting on all fronts in the cup competitions, including the Champions League, so clearly Liam Rosenior already presides over a capable squad.
Arsenal Deadline Day: Sandro Tonali, Leon Goretzka and agent talks
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe expectation in the days leading up to the end of the January window was that Arsenal would not be pushing to do any business, writes Matt Verri.
Arsenal's work had been done in the summer and, even with Ethan Nwaneri joining Marseille on loan, it was felt that the squad was in good shape.
That calculation was questioned when news broke on Sunday night that Mikel Merino required surgery on a foot injury. The Spaniard is in a race just to return before the end of the season.
It was understood at that point that Arsenal could be tempted by a loan signing on Deadline Day, but only one they felt was of the necessarily quality to immediately improve the team.
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Today's settings
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA London derby under the lights at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal suffered their first home defeat of the season nine days ago against Manchester United, but bounced back to beat Kairat in the Champions League.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have won at the Valley, Selhurst Park and the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona since Liam Rosenior took charge.
Arsenal vs Chelsea latest match odds
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal to qualify: 1/14
Chelsea to qualify: 6/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal came out on top the last time they faced Chelsea in a Carabao Cup semi-final, winning 2-1 in 2017 before losing to Manchester City in the final.
Arsenal wins: 86
Chelsea wins: 66
Draws: 61
Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal come into this match with the upper hand, but their one-goal aggregate lead is precarious and a fast start from the Blues could trigger another chaotic affair - the kind that Chelsea seem to thrive in.
A third consecutive turnaround may prove to be too big an ask, though.
Arsenal to win, 2-1.
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