Arsenal secured a place in the Carabao Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the second leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz scored a dramatic 97th-minute winner against his former club, sending the Gunners to Wembley for the first time in five semi-final attempts.
The match was a tense, low-quality affair, with few clear chances. Chelsea had their first shot on target in the 43rd minute through Enzo Fernandez, but Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made the save. The visitors brought on substitutes Estevao Willian and Cole Palmer in the second half to add attacking impetus, but Arsenal's defence held firm.
With the tie seemingly heading for extra time, Arsenal caught Chelsea on the break. Declan Rice charged forward before squaring the ball to Havertz, who rounded Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and slotted home. The goal sparked wild celebrations, with fans chanting, '£60m down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again.'
The victory ends Arsenal's semi-final hoodoo, as they had lost their previous four semi-finals. Mikel Arteta's side remain in contention for four trophies this season, including the Premier League. For Chelsea, manager Liam Rosenior, in charge for just 28 days, saw his team's hopes dashed after a resilient performance across both legs.
