Arsenal progressed to the Carabao Cup final after a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the second leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. The result on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, sealed a 4-2 aggregate win for the Gunners against their London rivals. The second leg was a cagey affair with few clear chances for either side for much of the match.
Former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute, breaking a goalless deadlock with a late counter-attack. This dramatic strike confirmed Arsenal's place at Wembley Stadium for the final on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Mikel Arteta's side will now face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the showpiece event, with the other semi-final yet to conclude. The victory represents a significant step for Arsenal, who seek their first major silverware since 2020.
