Arsenal vs. Chelsea League Cup: Lineups Confirmed, Viewing Details

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Published: February 3, 2026 3:03 PM ET

Arsenal vs. Chelsea League Cup: Lineups Confirmed, Viewing Details

In the highly anticipated second leg of the League Cup semifinal, Chelsea faces a challenging task against Arsenal. Chelsea trails 3-2 from the first leg and aims to secure a victory, a feat they’ve not achieved against Arsenal in almost five years. The match will take place without the away goals rule, meaning that if the aggregate score remains tied after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will decide the winner.

Match Details

The winner of this clash will advance to the finals at Wembley, likely facing Manchester City. The stakes are high, and both teams have prepared strategically for this matchup.

Chelsea’s Lineup

Chelsea’s head coach, Liam Rosenior, has opted for a different approach in the starting XI. Notably, Reece James is resting, and Pedro Neto is absent due to fitness concerns. The starting lineup features:

Sanchez
Hato, Chalobah, Fofana
Cucurella, Enzo (captain), Santos, Caicedo, Gusto
Joao Pedro, Delap

Substitutes include Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Badiashile, Holland, Palmer, Estevao, Garnacho, Guiu, and Mheuka.

Arsenal’s Lineup

In contrast, Arsenal’s starting XI comprises a mix of talent and experience:

Kepa
Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie
Rice, Zubimendi, Eze
Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres

The substitutes for Arsenal include Raya, Mosquera, White, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Havertz, Calafiori, and Lewis-Skelly.

Viewing Information

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 206, at 20:00 GMT, 3 PM EST, and 1:30 AM IST. It will take place at the Emirates Stadium, with Peter Bankes officiating the match.