Arsenal Reach League Cup Final After Beating Chelsea
Arsenal secured a narrow victory over Chelsea to reach the League Cup final, keeping hopes alive for their first title appearance since 2018.
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1–0 on Tuesday night at Emirates Stadium, securing qualification for the League Cup final after an intense and closely contested semifinal match.
Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea striker, scored a dramatic late goal that helped Arsenal seal a 4–2 aggregate victory across two legs against their London rivals.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior introduced Cole Palmer and Brazilian winger Estevao after an hour to strengthen attacking options, but Arsenal’s defense successfully resisted sustained pressure.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his squad’s discipline as players maintained composure under pressure before Havertz’s decisive strike arrived in the final minutes of the match.
The victory sends Arsenal into their first League Cup final since 2018, where they will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the championship match.
Manchester City currently hold a two-goal advantage over Newcastle United heading into their semifinal second leg, making them favorites to meet Arsenal in the final.
The League Cup remains an important competition for English clubs seeking domestic trophies, often offering teams momentum and confidence for the remainder of the season.
Arsenal supporters now hope the team can convert this momentum into silverware as the club seeks to end a recent drought in major domestic cup victories.
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