Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge tonight while they seek to end a four-match semi-final losing streak and edge closer to their first League Cup trophy under Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners are currently the form team in the country, sitting six points clear at the top of the Premier League and fresh from a dominant 4-1 FA Cup win over Portsmouth. Despite their league dominance, Arsenal have not won the League Cup since 1993 and will be desperate to navigate this two-legged tie to reach the final at Wembley in March.
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta is navigating a defensive crisis following the physical midweek draw with Liverpool. Piero Hincapié sustained a hamstring injury in that match, while Riccardo Calafiori is also sidelined with a muscle issue. William Saliba faces a late fitness test, meaning Jurrien Timber could be drafted into a reshuffled backline.
Notably, Kepa Arrizabalaga is in contention to start in goal against his former club following his permanent move to the Emirates last summer. While the Spaniard was the hero of the quarter-final shootout, Arteta notably did not promise Kepa would start during his Tuesday press conference. Elsewhere, Viktor Gyökeres is expected to lead the line after his impressive start to the campaign, supported by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Arsenal predicted XI: Kepa; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli
When will the match kick off?
The Carabao Cup semi-final first leg takes place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT.
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