Overview
- Kickoff is 8pm GMT (3pm ET) Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, with Sky Sports broadcasting in the UK and Paramount+ streaming in the US.
- Arteta calls knocking out Chelsea his "mission"; Calafiori, Hincapié and Mosquera are ruled out, with Saliba and Trossard rated doubtful.
- New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior oversees his first home game and says his staff have specifically prepared for Arsenal’s set-piece strength.
- Chelsea will be without suspended Moises Caicedo, and late fitness calls are expected on Cole Palmer, Reece James and Malo Gusto.
- Arsenal come in on a nine-match unbeaten run after a 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth, and reports suggest Arteta could make multiple changes to manage the two-legged tie.