Arsenal has reached the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium following a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, marking their first final appearance in six years.
Arsenal Advances to Wembley Stadium for Carabao Cup Final
Arsenal secured a place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea on January 31, 2026. This win marks Arsenal’s first Cup final appearance in six years.
Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal in extra time, breaking the deadlock after a scoreless regular time. The match saw Chelsea take 14 shots without success, highlighting Arsenal’s defensive strength, which has now resulted in 20 clean sheets across all competitions this season.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “We are so happy. I think overall, over the two games, we deserved to be through.” His sentiments were echoed by the crowd, which he noted brought immense energy and belief to the team.
Arsenal’s journey to the final included a commanding 5-0 victory in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, culminating in a 4-2 aggregate score against Chelsea. This victory is particularly significant as it ends a streak of four consecutive semi-final defeats under Arteta.
As Arsenal prepares for the final, they aim to win the trophy for only the third time in 33 years. The final is scheduled for next month, where they will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United.
Arteta reflected on the match, saying, “It was a long match. We expected that. We wrapped it up at the end in a beautiful way, with Kai scoring the goal in the manner that he did and the reaction from the crowd.”
With the final approaching, expectations are high for Arsenal, who are eager to reclaim a title that has eluded them for over three decades. Details remain unconfirmed regarding their opponents, but the anticipation continues to build.
