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Arsenal vs Chelsea, tension and opportunity collide at the Emirates

Arsenal and Chelsea meet again with Wembley in sight and the margins already razor thin. A Carabao Cup semi final rarely lacks edge, but this one arrives with narrative weight, recent needle and the sense that both clubs are trying to define what this season will become. Arsenal carry a 3-2 advantage from the first leg, earned at Stamford Bridge and protected now by home soil, confidence and momentum.

That first meeting unfolded in sharp turns. Arsenal surged into a 2-0 lead through Ben White and Viktor Gyokeres, helped by two errors from Robert Sanchez. Chelsea refused to fold, hauling themselves back through Alejandro Garnacho, twice, his goals arriving either side of a crisp third strike from Martin Zubimendi. The closing moments were fractious, Zubimendi clashing with Enzo Fernandez after the final whistle, a reminder that this rivalry still simmers.

First leg lessons and lingering fire

The scoreline left the tie alive, but it also hinted at deeper truths. Arsenal looked coherent and purposeful, their attacking patterns clearer than they had been during a brief domestic wobble. Chelsea, by contrast, were chaotic and spirited in equal measure, capable of hurting Arsenal yet vulnerable to their own mistakes. A 3-2 deficit is uncomfortable, not decisive, and Chelsea will take solace from how often they have found routes back into games.

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That sense of belief has been reinforced by recent results. Under Liam Rosenior, Chelsea have overturned deficits against Napoli and West Ham, leaning into resilience and tempo when the pressure rises. It has not always been polished, but it has been effective enough to keep this tie alive.

Arsenal momentum and season ambition

Arsenal arrive as Premier League leaders and with the air of a team that has steadied itself. The 4-0 win at Elland Road against Leeds on Saturday felt like a release, emphatic and assured. It restored rhythm and reaffirmed belief, not only in the title race but across competitions. Arsenal remain unbeaten in the Champions League and are still active in the FA Cup, a calendar that speaks to ambition and depth.

This semi final, then, becomes more than a single evening. It represents another checkpoint in a season that could yet carry silverware in volume. Mikel Arteta will want control, clarity and maturity, especially with the knowledge that Arsenal have not lost to Chelsea in nine meetings, a run stretching back to 2021.

Chelsea history, hope and hurdles

Chelsea’s challenge is layered. They must chase the game without losing shape, press without gifting space and harness emotion without letting it spill. Their recent record against Arsenal is poor, and the memory of a heated 1-1 draw in November still lingers, Moises Caicedo sent off as Mikel Merino’s header cancelled out Trevoh Chalobah’s opener.

Yet derbies often resist form. Chelsea’s hope rests in Garnacho’s threat, Fernandez’s control and the belief that one moment can tilt the night. A single goal changes the geometry of the tie.

How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live

In the UK, Arsenal vs Chelsea is being broadcast live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick off. The match will also be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, where the programme starts at 7pm.

Need a VPN to watch the match? Our preferred VPN to watch UK TV from anywhere is LibertyShield.com – they offer a 48 hour no-obligation free trial and have apps or all popular devices including Mac, Windows, FireTV, iPhone/iPad and Android.

Live streaming is available via the ITVX website and app, free with a sign up. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch through the Sky Go app.