Chelsea vs Arsenal League Cup: Lineups Confirmed, Viewing Details
The Carabao Cup semifinal is set to feature an exciting clash between Chelsea and Arsenal. This match marks the beginning of the Liam Rosenior era at Chelsea. Rosenior emphasizes “intensity,” aiming for a competitive performance against league leaders Arsenal.
Team Lineups for Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Both teams have confirmed their lineups ahead of the match on January 14, 2026. Chelsea will have to cope without key players Liam Delap, Cole Palmer, and Reece James, who have not been cleared for play. Conversely, Arsenal has chosen to field a full-strength team.
Chelsea Starting XI
- Sánchez
- Cucurella
- Fofana
- Chalobah
- Acheampong
- Santos
- Enzo (c)
- Neto
- João Pedro
- Estêvão
- Guiu
Substitutes: Jörgensen, Badiashile, Tosin, Hato, Essugo, Buonanotte, Garnacho, George, Mheuka
Arsenal Starting XI
- Kepa
- White
- Saliba
- Gabriel
- Timber
- Rice
- Zubimendi
- Odegaard
- Saka
- Trossard
- Gyokeres
Substitutes: Raya, Jesus, Eze, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Merino, Havertz, Lewis-Skelly
Match Details
The kickoff is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 20:00 GMT, which is 3:00 PM EST and 1:30 AM IST (next day). The venue for this crucial fixture is Stamford Bridge, located in London.
Officiating Crew
Referee: Simon Hooper (on-pitch), Jarred Gillett (VAR)
Viewing Information
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event
- USA: No broadcast
- India: No broadcast
- Nigeria: SuperSport Premier League
Streaming options include Sky Go in the UK, Paramount+ in the USA, FanCode in India, and DStv Now in Nigeria.
The anticipation builds as Chelsea faces Arsenal in this vital Carabao Cup semifinal match. Fans will be eager to see if Chelsea can upset the league leaders. Tune in for what promises to be an intense battle on the pitch.
