Arsenal survive a tense and ill-tempered battle of attrition against Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final - it is another step forward in their bigger quest for a first Premier League title for 22 y
It is another step forward in the bigger quest for a first league title for 22 years. The Carabao Cup may be the least of the major trophies on offer to English clubs but history will tell Arteta and his side that winning it can be a catalyst, a pathway to greater things. They are still important players but Arsenal have proved they have the depth now to win without them. As Noni Madueke prepared to take it, three Chelsea players sprinted away from goal towards the half-line to try to draw Arsenal players with them and reduce congestion in the box. In true derby fashion, the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg was an attritional affairIt was breathless stuff, suddenly.
Source: Metro February 03, 2026 23:49 UTC
