Chelsea Face Arsenal in High-Stakes Carabao Cup Semi-Final

Last Updated : 03-Feb-2026 by Footymad

All eyes are on the Emirates Stadium tonight as Arsenal host Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

The Gunners hold a slender 3-2 lead from the first leg at Stamford Bridge.

New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior is expected to name a strong side including Joao Pedro and Reece James, though teenage sensation Estevão remains a doubt following compassionate leave in Brazil.

With no away goals rule in place, Chelsea must win by two clear goals to avoid extra time.