Overview
- Kick-off is 8pm local time in London for the opening leg of the two-match tie, with the return at the Emirates Stadium in early February.
- Arsenal start Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal with William Saliba fit to partner Gabriel, Jurrien Timber at left-back, and a front line of Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres and Leandro Trossard.
- Chelsea’s XI features Robert Sánchez, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella, with youngsters Estevão and Marc Guiu included; Reece James and Cole Palmer are not in the starting lineup.
- Chelsea are without midfielder Moisés Caicedo due to suspension after his second yellow card of the competition.
- UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, while U.S. streaming is available on Paramount+; the winner will meet Newcastle or Manchester City, with City holding a first-leg lead in the other semi-final.