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Havertz Sends Arsenal to Carabao Cup Final With Late Winner Over Chelsea

A stoppage-time finish capped a disciplined display to set up a Wembley final against Manchester City or Newcastle.

Overview

  • Arsenal won the second leg 1-0 at the Emirates on Feb. 3 to seal a 4-2 aggregate in the EFL Cup semifinal.
  • Kai Havertz scored in added time on a counterattack after Chelsea pushed forward in search of an equalizer.
  • The tie was set up by Arsenal’s 3-2 victory in the first leg at Stamford Bridge on Jan. 14.
  • A cagey return match produced few clear chances before the late breakthrough and halted Chelsea’s five-game winning run under Liam Rosenior.
  • Arsenal advance to Wembley on March 22 and await the winner of Manchester City vs. Newcastle, with City taking a 2-0 lead into Wednesday’s home second leg.