Overview
- Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea forward, rounded Robert Sánchez to score in second-half stoppage time for a 1-0 win and a 4-2 aggregate victory.
- Arsenal advance to the Carabao Cup final on March 22 at Wembley and will face Manchester City or Newcastle, with City holding a 2-0 first-leg lead before Wednesday’s second leg.
- A cagey second leg featured few chances as Chelsea’s approach blunted Arsenal’s set-piece threat until a late counter settled the tie.
- The result snaps four straight semi-final losses for Arsenal and sustains a season that includes a six-point Premier League lead and eight wins from eight in the Champions League league phase.
- Mikel Arteta said the Wembley berth provides a vital boost during a congested run, with another clean sheet underscoring Arsenal’s defensive strength across competitions.