It was the latest display of Arsenal’s power and aggression, their remorselessness. And when it was over, this Carabao Cup semi-final felt firmly within their grip. But for a late goal from the Chelsea substitute Alejandro Garnacho, his second of an eventful cameo, it would surely have been over.
Even so, it was difficult on this evidence to predict anything other than Arsenal progressing into the final; moving closer to a rare piece of silverware under Mikel Arteta – one to pave the way for others this season?
Written by David Hytner at Stamford Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/14/chelsea-arsenal-carabao-cup-semi-final-first-leg-match-report under the title “Sánchez errors hand Arsenal first-leg lead despite Garnacho’s Chelsea double”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
