Overview
- Kai Havertz settled the tie in the 97th minute, finishing after Declan Rice led a break and slid him through to round Robert Sanchez.
- Chelsea registered a 14–5 shot advantage but created little of note, with penalty appeals for both teams dismissed after review.
- Arsenal coped without Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard through organized defense that largely limited Chelsea to efforts from distance.
- The result halts a run of four consecutive semi-final defeats under Mikel Arteta and puts Arsenal in their first cup final since 2020 as they chase a first League Cup since 1993.
- Arsenal will meet Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, with City taking a 2-0 first-leg lead into Wednesday’s return.