Arsenal have triumphantly booked their place in the Carabao Cup final following a dramatic victory over London rivals Chelsea in the semi-final. The Gunners' progression sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown at Wembley Stadium, with key details now emerging about the final's schedule and ticket arrangements.
Arsenal's Path to Wembley
Mikel Arteta's side secured their spot in the final after a tense two-legged semi-final against Chelsea. Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg, Arsenal hosted the return fixture at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. In a dramatic conclusion, substitute Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in stoppage time against his former club, sealing a 1-0 victory on the night and a 4-2 aggregate win.
This achievement marks Arsenal's first appearance in the Carabao Cup final since 2018, when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. The club now has an opportunity to lift the League Cup for the first time since 1993, when they overcame Sheffield Wednesday in the final.
Quadruple Ambitions Alive
Reaching the Carabao Cup final keeps Arsenal's hopes alive for a historic quadruple this season. In addition to the League Cup, the Gunners remain in contention for the Champions League, the FA Cup, and the Premier League title, making this a potentially landmark campaign for the north London club.
Carabao Cup Final Details
The Carabao Cup final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 22 at Wembley Stadium. While the exact kick-off time has yet to be officially confirmed by the EFL, there is a strong expectation that the match will commence at 4.30pm, consistent with previous years' finals.
Arsenal's progression means their Premier League fixture against Wolves, originally pencilled in for the weekend of March 21-22, will now require rescheduling to accommodate the Wembley final.
Awaiting the Opposition
The identity of Arsenal's opponents in the final will be determined following Wednesday night's second semi-final leg between Manchester City and Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola's side currently hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg at St James' Park last month, putting them in a strong position to join Arsenal at Wembley.
Ticket Information
Wembley Stadium officials have confirmed that ticket sales for the Carabao Cup final will be handled directly by the two competing clubs. Arsenal will be responsible for distributing tickets for their allocated half of the stadium on match day.
The club facing Arsenal in the final – whether Manchester City or Newcastle United – will manage ticket sales for the opposite half of the ground. Supporters are advised to monitor official club channels for detailed information on ticket availability, pricing, and purchase procedures as the final approaches.
This traditional approach to final ticket distribution ensures that genuine supporters of the competing clubs have priority access to seats for what promises to be a captivating conclusion to this season's Carabao Cup competition.
