Chelsea vs Arsenal & Newcastle vs Man City: Match Previews & Predictions

Jakarta –

There are four complete teams that will compete in the semifinals Carabao Cup 2025/2026. Arsenal became the last team to qualify after eliminating Crystal Palace.

From Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals held at the Emirates Stadium, Wednesday (24/12/2025) early morning WIB. The Gunners won 8-7 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in normal time.

Arsenal took the lead after Maxence Lacroix scored an own goal in the 80th minute. Marc Guehi’s goal in injury time then forced the match to go to a penalty shootout.

In the round of high-fives, Lacroix was Palace’s kicker who failed to complete his task. Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved his penalty.

Qualifying for the Carabao Cup semifinals, Arsenal will face Chelsea. The Blues have already qualified since last week after eliminating Cardiff City with a score of 3-1.

Another semifinal match will bring them together Newcastle United with Manchester City. Newcastle kicked out Fulham, while City stopped Brentford’s move.

The Carabao Cup semi-final match will be played over two legs. The first leg will be on 13-14 January 2026, while the second leg will be on 3-4 February 2026.

Semifinal Carabao Cup 2025/2026

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Newcastle United vs Manchester City

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