Chelsea Vs Arsenal, EFL Cup 2025-26 Semi-Final: London Derby Win Sends Gunners to Wembley Final

Arsenal pip Chelsea with a last-gasp goal in the 2nd leg of the EPL Cup 2025-26 semi-final to book a spot in the final. The Gunners entered the match with a 3-2 lead over Blues in the first leg at Stamford Bridge and extended their aggregate score to 4-2 with the help of a 97th-minute goal by Kai Havertz. This is Arsenal's first final of this tournament since their last entry in the 2017-18 season.

Updated on: 4 February 2026 10:29 am

Arsenal players, from left, Declan Rice, Piero Hincapie and Gabriel celebrate after the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: John Walton/PA via AP

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Arsenal's Kai Havertz, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Arsenal's Kai Havertz, center left, and Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho challenge for the ball during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Chelsea's Wesley Fofana, right, kicks the ball during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, left, and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah battle for the ball challenge for the ball during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: John Walton/PA via AP

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Arsenal's Eberechi Eze, right, and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah challenge for the ball during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Chelsea's Malo Gusto, right, and Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi challenge for the ball during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres, left, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Jorrel Hato, center, and Chelsea's Andrey Santos during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Britain League Cup Soccer: Chelsea vs Arsenal

Arsenal's Noni Madueke, left, and Chelsea's Marc Cucurella challenge for the ball during the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Britain League Cup Soccer: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal fans support their team prior to the English League Cup semifinal second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London. Photo: AP/Ian Walton