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Arsenal Edges Chelsea to Reach Carabao Cup Final

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final on the night.
Kai Havertz scored the stoppage-time winner for Arsenal.
The win sends Arsenal to their first major final in six years.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the result as magical.
The final is set for March 22 against Manchester City or Newcastle.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal Football Club, founded in 1886, experienced a significant revival in 2014 when they won the FA Cup, ending a nine-year trophy drought. Under manager Arsène Wenger, who led the club from 1996 to 2018, Arsenal secured 12 major trophies. Their recent Carabao Cup semi-final victory against Chelsea reflects this resurgence, as they aim to reclaim their competitive status in English football.

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Story summary

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final on the night.
Kai Havertz scored the stoppage-time winner for Arsenal.
The win sends Arsenal to their first major final in six years.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the result as magical.
The final is set for March 22 against Manchester City or Newcastle.

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