Kai Havertz scored in the seventh minute of added time as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory and a place in next month's final at Wembley.
The Germany forward rounded Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and slotted home after a counter-attack involving Declan Rice, sparking celebrations at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal were never in serious danger of surrendering their advantage over the two legs.
Chelsea, seeking to overturn the deficit, struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match. The visitors failed to produce a clear-cut opportunity, with attempts from Enzo Fernandez and David Fofana among those that went astray. Chelsea appeared devoid of ideas against a well-organised Arsenal defence.
Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the final, as they chase their first major trophy since 2020. The result extends their involvement in all four competitions this season.
The match was a tense affair, with Arsenal content to absorb pressure and hit on the break. Chelsea's best moment came when Trevoh Chalobah made a fine tackle to deny Gabriel Martinelli, but VAR ruled the follow-through was natural. Ultimately, Havertz's late intervention settled the tie.
