Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea: The Gunners are going to Wembley! Mikel Arteta's side reach Carabao Cup final as Kai Havertz lands fatal blow against former side

Sean Walsh Tue, 3 February 2026 at 8:04 pm UTC·3 min read Arsenal are into the final of the Carabao Cup after beating Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday night, prevailing 4-2 on aggregate. The Gunners showed little attacking appetite at the Emirates having entered the game with a lead to protect, and ultimately their visitors didn't ask enough meaningful questions to ever put their place at Wembley in serious doubt. Arsenal's best chance of a drab first half saw Gabriel Magalhaes pick out namesake Gabriel Martinelli with a delicious ball over the top, only for the Brazilian to allow Chelsea defender Malo Gusto enough time to retreat and block his eventual shot. There wasn't much goal-mouth...