Arsenal heads to Stamford Bridge tonight aiming to break a four-match losing streak in semi-finals and move closer to winning their first League Cup under Mikel Arteta.
The team is performing well, leading the Premier League by six points, and recently secured a strong 4-1 victory over Portsmouth in the FA Cup. Despite this success, Arsenal has not lifted the League Cup since 1993 and is eager to progress past this two-legged tie to reach the final at Wembley in March.
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta faces defensive challenges after a tough draw with Liverpool. Piero Hincapié has a hamstring injury, and Riccardo Calafiori is out with a muscle issue. William Saliba is still a doubt, meaning Jurrien Timber may need to step in for a restructured defense.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is in line to start against his former team after joining Arsenal last summer. Although he shone in the quarter-final shootout, Arteta has not confirmed if Kepa will start. Viktor Gyökeres is expected to lead the attack, with support from 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 is set for Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, with a kick-off at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal?
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, starting at 19:00 GMT.
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