Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (4-2 on aggregate): Gunners into Carabao Cup final
- GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea | Kai Havertz, 96 mins
- HALF-TIME! Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea
- Chelsea starting XI to face Arsenal
- Arsenal starting XI to face Chelsea
Tony Mogan
Published February 3, 2026 6:15pm
Updated February 3, 2026 10:20pm
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Arsenal have booked their place in the Carabao Cup final after fending off Chelsea in Tuesday’s second leg clash at the Emirates.
The Gunners drew first blood in the first leg clash at Stamford Bridge in January, taking a 3-2 lead into tonight’s game.
Against a Chelsea side who have come from behind to win in each of their last two games, Arsenal held firm to hold the visitors at bay.
In the final minute of extra-time, former Blues forward Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the night to get the party started in north London.
Arsenal will play either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the final at Wembley on 22 March.
The Gunners will have their chance to win their first piece of silverware in six years with Mikel Arteta’s side still fighting on four fronts.
City lead Newcastle ahead of their second leg at the Etihad on Wednesday.
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Arsenal were without Bukayo Saka with Martin Odegaard also ruled out with a fresh injury.
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But their success tonight was again built on a fine rearguard performance securing their 20th clean sheet of the season in all competitions.
Chelsea struggled to create anything of real note with the introductions of Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian in the second-half doing little to change things.
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February 3, 2026 10:34 pm That’s all from us Tony MoganArsenal have a trip to Wembley in the diary for 22 March. The first silverware the season, perhaps the first of four?
Let’s wait and see.
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Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:58 pm FULL-TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (4-2 on aggregate) Tony MoganArsenal are heading to Wembley!
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:58 pm Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan97 mins | Chelsea have everyone forward and Arsenal catch them on the break! Rice finds him in the middle and Havertz takes it around Sanchez before slotting home.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:57 pm GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea | Kai Havertz, 96 mins Tony MoganHavertz sends Arsenal into the final!
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:55 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan95 mins | Caicedo’s pass into the box is loose and Arsenal clear again. Garnacho’s cross is now easily cleared. They are nearly there…
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:54 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan93 mins | Not enough quality from Chelsea in these closing stages – they are trying to go through the middle but can’t pick their way through.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:50 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan90 mins | Six minutes of time added on.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:50 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan89 mins | Absolutely dreadful from Fernandez. Chelsea get the ball back and patiently gain ground upfield. It’s cleverly slid through to the Argentine who has acres of space 25 yards out from goal… and hammers a woeful effort over the bar.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:47 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan87 mins | Chelsea have another chance to fling a cross in from a free kick but again it’s wasted with Fernandez overcooking this one.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:47 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan86 mins | Another Chelsea change – Josh Acheampong replaces Gusto.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:43 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan83 mins | Now it’s Arsenal’s turn to scream for a penalty as Martinelli goes down after Chalobah’s challenge. It looked to be a terrific last-ditch challenge from the Chelsea defender and VAR agrees.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:41 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan81 mins | Close from Fofana! The corner comes in near post and the defender flicks it towards goal but wrong side of the post.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:40 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan80 mins | Palmer’s effort is harmlessly clipped into the wall – Chelsea wail for a penalty but replays show it came off Hincapie’s shoulder. They settle for a corner.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:38 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan78 mins | Palmer pings a clever ball into the feet of Esteveo but he is felled by Gabriel just as he is about to shoot. Chelsea have a free kick right on the edge of the D.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:37 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan76 mins | What a block from Cucurella! Zubimendi hangs a sublime ball up across goal with Gabriel on the end of it. He slams a header towards goal but the Chelsea full-back is in the perfect spot to block it.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:34 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan74 mins | That’s Santos’ last action of the evening with Alejandro Garnacho onto replace him.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:33 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan73 mins | Well that was very daft from Santos – sticking out a leg to trip Zubimendi just as Chelsea were breaking. The referee calls them both in for a quick word but no further action is taken.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:30 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan70 mins | Estevao tries and fails to get past Timber and fouls the Dutchman in frustration. He picks up the latest booking.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:28 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan69 mins | Here’s two changes for Arsenal – Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz replace Madueke and Gyokeres.
Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source February 3, 2026 9:28 pm Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea Tony Mogan68 mins | Gusto just about keeps the ball in play and falls to the ground as the challenge from Hincapie comes in. He tries to con the referee who isn’t buying it and the Chelsea full-back is booked for diving.
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