Arsenal defends its 3-2 lead at home against a Chelsea forced to take risks, with Caicedo and Hincapié as the axes of the derby
The Emirates Stadium will be the scene of a decisive night in English football. Arsenal and Chelsea They face each other in the second leg of the League Cup semi-finalswith the aim of ensuring their qualification to Wembley to compete in the grand final of the tournament.
The Gunners arrive with an advantage after winning the first leg 3-2 at Stamford Bridge. The team led by Mikel Arteta will seek to close the series at home, supported by the creativity of Martin Odegaard and the defensive solidity of the Ecuadorian Piero Hincapié, one of the figures of the London team.
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On the other side, Chelsea Liam Rosenior faces the commitment with the obligation to come back. In the midst of a reconstruction process, the Blues trust in the leadership of the tricolor Moisés Caicedo, owner of the midfield, to reverse the overall score in this intense London derby.
Arsenal vs. schedule Chelsea for the League Cup
The match will be played this Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in London. These are the schedules by country:
Ecuador, Colombia and Peru: 15:00
Argentina, Chile and Uruguay: 17:00
Mexico: 2:00 p.m.
Where to watch Arsenal vs. Chelsea LIVE online?
The transmission of Arsenal vs. Chelsea LIVE for South America will be available through ESPN and the Disney+ Premium streaming platform, official signals to follow every incident of the match that will define the first finalist of the Carabao Cup.
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Arsenal and the leadership of Piero Hincapié
Mikel Arteta will maintain his usual scheme to protect the advantage. Piero Hincapié He will be key on the left wing to contain Chelsea’s attacks, while Viktor Gyökeres appears as the main offensive reference in the rival area.
Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3): Kepa; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Rice, Eze, Zubimendi; Madueke, Gyökeres and Martinelli.
Chelsea trusts the deployment of Moisés Caicedo
Coach Liam Rosenior bets on the duo Moisés Caicedo–Enzo Fernández to control the pace of the game. With Cole Palmer recovered and João Pedro in good scoring form, Chelsea will come out with an offensive proposal from the start.
Chelsea lineup (3-5-2): Sánchez; Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Gusto, Caicedo, Andrey, Fernández, Cucurella; Delap and Joao Pedro.
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