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Arsenal x Chelsea - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
In a tightly contested Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, thanks to a dramatic late goal from Kai Havertz. The match, which took place on the 3rd of February, 2026, saw Arsenal advance with minimal margin.
Despite Chelsea dominating possession with 56% and having more shots at goal, it was Arsenal who made their chances count. The stats reveal that Chelsea had 14 shots, but only 2 were on target, the same as Arsenal who managed 5 shots in total. This indicates a resilient defensive performance by Arsenal, who effectively contained Chelsea's attacks.
The decisive moment came in the dying moments of the match, precisely in the 97th minute. Declan Rice, who was instrumental throughout the match, provided a crucial assist to Kai Havertz. Havertz, demonstrating his clinical finishing skills, scored with a right-footed shot from close range, marking his first goal in the competition and his 31st for Arsenal in 93 appearances.
This victory not only highlights Arsenal's defensive solidity but also their ability to capitalize on crucial moments. As Arsenal moves forward to the finals of the Carabao Cup, Chelsea will rue their missed opportunities and lack of clinical finishing despite their statistical advantage in possession and shots.
Incidents: The story of the match
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Arsenal Official Line-ups:
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, Piero Hincapié, William Saliba, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli
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Chelsea Official Line-ups:
Robert Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, João Pedro, Liam Delap
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The match begins
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Missed opportunity! Liam Delap from Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it goes wide to the right.
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Missed opportunity! Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left after a corner kick.
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Missed opportunity! Liam Delap from Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes just wide to the left after a corner kick.
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Missed opportunity. Marc Cucurella from Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner, but it goes over the bar.
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Missed opportunity. Enzo Fernández of Chelsea took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
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Missed opportunity! Wesley Fofana from Chelsea took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide to the left. He received assistance from Enzo Fernández, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
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Missed opportunity. Wesley Fofana from Chelsea directed a header from the center of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The chance was created by Enzo Fernández, who delivered a cross after a set piece.
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Missed opportunity. Enzo Fernández from Chelsea took a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area.
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GOAL Arsenal: Kai Havertz (Arsenal) scores!
Kai Havertz scores goal number 1 in the competition (2 matches) Kai Havertz scores goal number 31 for his team (93 matches)
Arsenal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Chelsea. Kai Havertz scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box after a quick counterattack.
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The referee whistles for the end of the match
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