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Pre-match: Arsenal v Chelsea BBC Radio 5 Live This video can not be played Use the 'watch & listen' tab for BBC 5 Live commentary Havertz gives Arsenal late 1-0 win on the night Arsenal led 3-2 after first leg Gunners will play Man City or Newcastle in final Get Involved: Message on this page, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Neil Johnston Click 'Get Involved' at the top of the page Salty: I’m not a big fan of Premier League football but as a neutral in this fixture I thought the first leg was amazing to watch. A committed end to end battle that was a credit to both teams. Can’t wait for the second leg. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Matt Upson Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium Game after game, you understand each other's game. You can cover each other, because you understand their movements. In terms of Liam Rosenior's centre-backs, I assume he wants to play a four at the back, but he needs to build their partnerships. Ask Me Anything Ask Me Anything The winner of this season's EFL Cup will guarantee themselves a place in Europe next season. But for more than a decade, the side winning the competition has not actually benefitted from European qualification directly via winning the EFL Cup. In previous years, and what could happen again this season, an extra spot will be awarded via Premier League qualification. That therefore means that the Conference League qualification spot is likely to be given to seventh or eighth place. Read more in our full explainer here Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Fran Kirby Brighton forward on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium I really like the way Liam Rosenior is giving the players credit, but it is a different test tonight. I do think Chelsea are lacking in the centre-back area. They missed out on Jeremy Jacquet who is going to Liverpool. Rosenior is still trying to work out his best formation in the backline. Click 'Get Involved' at the side of the page Petetv: Would have preferred a better goal gap. Hope Arsenal approach the second leg positively not twitchy. Carabao Cup The deciding leg of the other semi-final between Manchester City and holders Newcastle takes place on Wednesday. City have a 2-0 lead going into that one. If Arsenal and City both progress, it will be a repeat of the 2018 final when Pep Guardiola's side beat the Gunners 3-0 at Wembley. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Ian Dennis BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter at Emirates Stadium It is 39 years since a team last overturned a home defeat in the first leg, and that team was Arsenal against Tottenham in 1987. Arsenal players Paul Davis, Michael Thomas, David Rocastle and Martin Hayes of Arsenal celebrate their victory against Tottenham in 1987 Click on 'Get involved' at the top of this page Not too surprised Garnacho didn't start after the West Ham game, but he is a completely different player coming off the bench. If Rosenior does bring him on, Arsenal will have a hell of a job keeping him quiet - they saw what he can do in the first leg. John, Bournemouth Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) This is a London derby that dates all the way back to 1907. There have been some proper dust-ups along the way. While Chelsea beat the Gunners 4-1 to win the Europa League final in 2019, Arsenal got revenge a year later by beating the Blues in the FA Cup final. Meanwhile, Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 on aggregate at this stage of the EFL Cup in 2018 to reach the final. Chelsea joy at Arsenal's expense in the 2019 Europa League final Arsenal got revenge the following year by beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Matt Upson Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Emirates Stadium Chelsea have some real experience and they carry a physical threat in Liam Delap up top. They can come here with some freedom and give it a right good crack. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Ian Dennis BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter at Emirates Stadium Martin Odegaard has a slight issue. It is a muscle problem. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Arsenal Mikel Arteta's message to Arsenal fans: "We have a beautiful night together again to make something special and we're all together, we're going to it. " Click on 'Get involved' at the top of this page Liverpool fan here, I don’t care who wins, but I want an all-time classic please. Jacob, Brighton Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Carabao Cup Just to mark your card, there is no away goals rule. That means if Chelsea lead 1-0 after 90 minutes - and the scores are locked at 3-3 on aggregate - there will be extra time. If they are still level after 120 minutes then there will be a penalty shootout to decide who goes to Wembley. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Arsenal Is tonight the night Arsenal put their semi-final hoodoo to the sword? Since winning the FA Cup in 2020, Arsenal have reached four semi-finals - and lost them all. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) A spectacular light show is planned before kick-off at Emirates Stadium. It's not that long ago a smattering of boos met the final whistle after a home defeat to Manchester United. But Arsenal are eager everyone gets behind the team tonight as the Gunners look to end their semi-final hoodoo. Click on 'Get involved' at the top of this page Chelsea fan here, I think we can turn this around and overcome the one-goal deficit, despite Arsenal being at home. Sam, Cornwall Time for the Arsenal squad to stand up and show they can take on anyone. Martin, Nottingham Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport Chelsea reporter Arsenal make three changes from the 4-0 win over Leeds on Saturday as they look to protect their 3-2 lead in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Injury-doubt Bukayo Saka is not involved, neither is captain Martin Odegaard. Kepa Arrizabalaga retains his place as the cup goalkeeper in place of David Raya. Arsenal XI: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres. Subs: Raya, Mosquera, White, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly Chelsea make four changes from the 3-2 comeback win over West Ham on Saturday. Liam Rosenior plays a back five for the first time as Chelsea manager in a team with wing-backs instead of wingers. Estevao Willian makes the bench having been in Brazil on compassionate leave over the weekend. Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Enzo, Delap, Joao Pedro. Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Badiashile, Holland, Palmer, Estevao, Garnacho, Guiu, Mheuka. Arsenal v Chelsea (20: 00 GMT) Arsenal Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, speaking to Sky Sports: "We deserve to be here, and it is a huge night and a big game. "It has been six years and a half [since Martinelli joined Arsenal] and it means a lot to be here. " BBC Radio 5 Live Former Arsenal defender Matt Upson and ex-Chelsea forward Fran Kirby are part of the 5 Live commentary team at Emirates Stadium. Ian Dennis is the commentator while Kelly Cates presents

live build-up from 19: 00 GMT. Don't forget if you're out and about you can also listen to the match on BBC Sounds. Kai Havertz scored in the 97th minute to secure Arsenal's place in Wembley final At a glance Chelsea bring on Estevao and Cole Palmer in second half in attempt to break deadlock Substitute Kai Havertz scores in 97th minute to secure victory Arsenal last played in a League Cup final in 2018 Gunners will face winner of Manchester City v Newcastle United Arsenal took a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 as they beat Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final. Leading 3-2 from the first leg, the Gunners had to wait until the 97th minute to seal their progress on a tense evening at the Emirates Stadium. Substitute Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the night deep into injury time, rounding goalkeeper Robert Sanchez before slotting home. Mikel Arteta's men, who are top of the Premier League and still involved in three cup competitions, will face either Manchester City or Newcastle in the final at Wembley next month. The hosts started the game in the ascendancy but, with Chelsea lining up with a back five, chances were limited in the first half. Blues boss Liam Rosenior brought on attackers Estevao and Cole Palmer on the hour mark in an attempt to spark his team into life, but Arsenal were able to keep them at bay. That laid the platform for Havertz, who has only recently returned from injury, to seal Arsenal's aggregate victory with a cool finish in the closing seconds. The Gunners, whose last major silverware came by virtue of an FA Cup victory over Chelsea, last reached the League Cup final in 2018. Chelsea adopt Match of the Day tactic to stop Arsenal set-piece threat 'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly-men' tag? The Debrief: Arsenal beat Chelsea to go through to the League Cup final The noise from the home supporters as Havertz's late strike rolled into the net signalled the significance of this victory for Arsenal. The Gunners have not won a major trophy since they lifted the FA Cup in Arteta's first season in charge and, after three successive second-placed finishes in the Premier League, reaching a final feels like an important step in the grand plan to secure silverware. Arteta was part of the backroom staff when Manchester City won their first trophy under Pep Guardiola, and saw the impact it had as they started a period of dominance. Arsenal have built a squad packed with quality and are having an excellent season. They are top of the Premier League, through to the fourth round of the FA Cup, have a clean sweep of eight victories in the Champions League so far - and now a place in the EFL Cup final. Arteta has high demands on his side, and dreams of winning silverware feel well within reach. What did you make of Arsenal's display? Have your say on Chelsea's performance Nizaar Kinsella, Chelsea reporter Rosenior flexed his tactical muscles for the first time since his appointment as Chelsea manager four weeks ago. Until now, the Englishman had largely continued with predecessor Enzo Maresca's system, reluctant to overload his players with too much information too soon. However, after winning six of his first seven games, including his opening four Premier League matches, Rosenior delivered a surprise for his opposite number. For the first time since March 2024, under Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea lined up with three centre-backs. Thomas Tuchel had adopted the format during the club's 2021 Champions League triumph, and Antonio Conte in the 2017 Premier League title win. Rosenior also took an additional gamble by leaving three players high up the pitch to counter-attack when Arsenal took corners. The approach gave Arsenal the opportunity to outnumber Chelsea in the box, but committing the same number of players forward would have left them exposed to breaks. Arsenal adapted by bringing more men back to cover, allowing goalkeeper Sanchez the space to claim crosses - one of his key strengths. It was in stark contrast to how Chelsea coped in the first leg, conceding from a corner early on and letting in three goals from set-pieces. For 45 minutes, Arsenal's front four barely touched the ball and Rosenior's adjustments paid off. Fernandez forced a save just before half-time in a cagey opening period. Chelsea made a double attacking substitution on 59 minutes, with Palmer and Estevao replacing Jorrel Hato and Liam Delap, to restore Chelsea to their more familiar shape. Alejandro Garnacho later joined the fray as another attacking option, coming on for midfielder Andrey Santos. Yet Arsenal, so assured defensively this season, largely kept the door shut. They conceded only a half-chance - Wesley Fofana's near-post flick from an 82nd‑minute corner - and a handful of long‑range efforts from the in‑form Fernandez. As they pushed for a goal to keep the tie alive, a familiar face in Havertz broke Chelsea's hearts. It felt harsh for Chelsea to lose on the night, but even in defeat Rosenior can take encouragement from a significantly improved display compared to the first leg, where the tie had effectively slipped away. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. 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