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Arsenal Edges Chelsea 3-2 in Carabao Cup Semifinal

1/16/2026

Summary

Arsenal Triumphs Over Chelsea

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal at Stamford Bridge.
Ben White opened the scoring for Arsenal.
Viktor Gyokeres capitalized on a Chelsea error.
Alejandro Garnacho, a Chelsea substitute, scored twice to give his team a glimmer of hope.
The second leg will be played at Emirates Stadium on February 3.

Summary

Arsenal Faces Chelsea

Chelsea Football Club and Arsenal Football Club will face off in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026.
The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET and will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States.
Arsenal leads the Premier League and Chelsea sits eighth, and both clubs are also in the Champions League, adding pressure.

History

Historical Context

The Football League Cup, established in 1960, aimed to revitalize English football amid declining match attendances. By 1980, Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the final, attended by over 100,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, reflecting football's growing popularity. Today's Carabao Cup semifinal between Arsenal and Chelsea continues this tradition, highlighting the tournament's significance in shaping club fortunes and rivalries.

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Arsenal Triumphs Over Chelsea

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal at Stamford Bridge.
Ben White opened the scoring for Arsenal.
Viktor Gyokeres capitalized on a Chelsea error.
Alejandro Garnacho, a Chelsea substitute, scored twice to give his team a glimmer of hope.
The second leg will be played at Emirates Stadium on February 3.

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