EFL Cup
Arsenal secure EFL Cup final spot with late win over Chelsea
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Arsenal advanced to the EFL Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the semi-final second leg, clinching a 4-2 aggregate triumph at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute, assisted by Declan Rice, after a tense match with few chances. The Gunners will face either Newcastle or Manchester City at Wembley on March 22.
Arsenal host Chelsea in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, protecting a 3-2 lead from the first leg. Both teams have made changes to their starting lineups amid injuries and recent form. The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT, with Arsenal favored to advance to the final.
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Following their penalty shootout victory over Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals, Arsenal secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026. The Gunners capitalized on set-pieces and goalkeeper errors to take a lead into the second leg, while Chelsea's late fightback kept the tie alive. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho's brace offered hope for the hosts under new manager Liam Rosenior.