Arsenal hold a narrow but valuable advantage heading into the second leg after their 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge , and with home support behind them, Mikel Arteta's side will be confident of finishing the job. The Gunners are bidding to reach their first Carabao Cup final since the 2017/18 season, and this represents a significant opportunity for Arteta, who has not overseen a cup final appearance since lifting the FA Cup in 2020, Softfootball reports.
Momentum is firmly on Arsenal's side, with the Premier League leaders suffering just one defeat in their last 15 matches across all competitions. Their commanding 4-0 victory over Leeds at the weekend further showcased their attacking strength and overall confidence heading into this semi-final showdown.
That said, the Emirates Stadium has not been a fortress in domestic cup competition recently. Arsenal have failed to win their last two home games, and memories of last season's semi-final exit at this stage-when they were knocked out by Newcastle-will still linger. Avoiding complacency will be crucial, especially against familiar opposition they know well.
