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Arsenal Host Chelsea With 3–2 Edge for Carabao Cup Final Berth

Injury doubts may shape a resurgent Chelsea challenge.

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal pushes teammate Viktor Gyokeres to celebrate after scoring his team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England.
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan v Arsenal - San Siro, Milan, Italy - January 20, 2026 Arsenal's Mikel Merino reacts REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli/File Photo
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Overview

  • The second leg kicks off at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday at the Emirates, with Arsenal protecting a 3–2 aggregate lead after the first-leg win at Stamford Bridge.
  • There is no away‑goals rule in the Carabao Cup, so a one‑goal Chelsea win in 90 minutes would force extra time and potentially penalties.
  • UK coverage is live on ITV1 and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming on ITVX and Sky Go.
  • Mikel Arteta faces a late call on Bukayo Saka after a hip issue, while midfielder Mikel Merino is out long‑term and set for foot surgery.
  • Chelsea travel under Liam Rosenior after six wins in seven, but Estêvão remains on compassionate leave and Jamie Gittens is sidelined with a hamstring injury as the Blues chase a Wembley place on March 22 and Arsenal seek a first League Cup final since 2018.