LIVE broadcast and analysis: Arsenal vs Chelsea today, 3 Feb 2026, live at 03:00 GMT+7, Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
LIVE broadcast: Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, host Chelsea, managed by Liam Rosier, at Emirates Stadium in the 2025-26 English Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tonight (early morning 4 Feb) at 03:00 GMT+7.
Match information.
Carabao Cup semi-final second leg: Arsenal vs Chelsea.
Venue: Emirates Stadium.
Time: 03:00 tonight.
First leg result: Chelsea lost to Arsenal 2-3 at Stamford Bridge.
Broadcast on: AIS Play, Monomax.
Arsenal hold the advantage after a 3-2 win in the first leg, needing only a draw to advance to the domestic cup final for the first time since winning the FA Cup in 2020.
Arsenal team news.
Mikel Arteta's side are in strong form, recently thrashing Leeds United 4-0 in the Premier League, easing pressure in the league title race while still competing in all four competitions this season.
The squad still has some injury issues: Mikel Merino must undergo foot surgery and could be sidelined for months, while Bukayo Saka has a minor injury from the last warm-up and his fitness is being assessed. Noni Madueke may start in his place.
Players like Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus are likely to return to the starting lineup. Martin Ødegaard will resume his role controlling midfield, and Kepa Arrizabalaga will continue as goalkeeper for this tournament.
Chelsea team news.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosier faces a congested schedule but has enjoyed strong recent form, winning five consecutive matches across all competitions, including a 3-2 comeback victory over West Ham United last weekend.
Several key players are expected back, including Reece James, Marc Cucurella, and João Pedro, who were substitutes in the league match to rest for this second leg.
However, Chelsea still have multiple injuries, including to Jamie Gittens, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Dario Essugo, and Romeo Lavia. Estevao's availability is uncertain after returning to Brazil for personal reasons.
Arsenal's last 5 matches (all competitions).
Leeds 0-4 Arsenal.
Arsenal 3-2 Kairat Almaty.
Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United.
Inter 1-3 Arsenal.
Forest 0-0 Arsenal.
Form: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss.
Chelsea's last 5 matches (all competitions).
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham.
Napoli 2-3 Chelsea.
Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea.
Chelsea 1-0 Pafos.
Chelsea 2-0 Brentford.
Form: 5 wins in a row.
Last 5 head-to-head matches.
Arsenal wins: 3.
Draws: 2.
Chelsea wins: 0.
Arsenal have remained unbeaten against Chelsea in the last five games, and Chelsea have not beaten Arsenal since 2021.
Predicted Arsenal starting XI.
Kepa – White – Saliba – Gabriel – Calafiori – Sube Mendy – Ødegaard – Rice – Madueke – Jesus – Martinelli.
Predicted Chelsea starting XI.
Sánchez – Reece James – Fofana – Chalobah – Cucurella – Caicedo – Santos – Palmer – Enzo Fernandez – Pedro Neto – João Pedro.