Arsenal are through to the final of the 2025-26 League Cup, where they will face either Manchester City or Newcastle, after finishing off Chelsea with a 1-0 victory (4-2 on aggregate) in north London on Tuesday.

Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.

History isn’t on Arsenal’s side as the Gunners prepare for a ninth final appearance in the competition.

What’s shaping up to be a banner season for Arsenal is going to include a trip to Wembley Stadium for the English League Cup final. Arsenal held firm before scoring in stoppage time through Kai Havertz to beat visiting Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday and seal a 4-2 victory on aggregate over its London rival.

Arsenal will play in their first cup final in six years, aiming to put their recent lack of silverware behind them by lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley.

Arsenal emerge as champions of the inaugural Women's Champions Cup by defeating South American champions Corinthians after extra time in a rain-soaked final at Emirates Stadium.

Caitlin Foord delivered the trophy-winning goal in the 104th minute. The Australian winger, who came off the bench for Arsenal in the 64th minute, coolly finished off a breakaway goal that was sparked by a turnover by fellow substitute Frida Manuum in midfield.

Chelsea have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup after a 1-0 defeat in the second leg of the semi-final to Arsenal, who go through to the final with a 4-2 aggregate.