Overview
- Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea forward, rounded Robert Sánchez in the 97th minute to clinch a 1-0 second leg and a 4-2 aggregate win.
- Arsenal will contest the March 22 Wembley final against Manchester City or Newcastle, with City taking a 2-0 first-leg lead into Wednesday’s return.
- The victory ends a run of four consecutive semi-final exits and secures Arsenal’s first League Cup final since 2018 as they chase a first title in the competition since 1993.
- A controlled, resilient display produced their 20th clean sheet in 38 matches this season, limiting Chelsea despite Liam Rosenior’s tactical adjustments.
- Arsenal’s season momentum grows as they sit six points clear in the Premier League and topped their Champions League group, even as debate over set-piece reliance persists and Arteta defends their approach.