Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction
Arsenal face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
The Gunners triumphed 3-2 in the first leg at Stamford Bridge and are favorites to progress to the final.
Match Preview
Arsenal beat Leeds United 4-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points.
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They have won the competition twice, but are yet to lift the trophy in the Carabao Cup era.
The Gunners last reached the final in the 2017/18 season and have now put themselves in a position to do so again following their victory at Chelsea.
The Gunners have only lost once at home this season – a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United last month.
Chelsea head into the second leg after a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham United, maintaining their perfect start to the league under Liam Rosenior.
The Blues have won every game since their defeat to Arsenal, scoring 12 goals and conceding five to underline their improvement under Rosenior.
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Chelsea have a poor record at Arsenal – 28 wins, 27 draws and 54 defeats.
Team News
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino and Max Dowman.
Jamie Gittens, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, Tosin Adarabioyo and Levi Colwill are missing for the visitors. Estevao Willian and Filip Jorgensen are doubtful.
Planned lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga, Piero Hincapie, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Enzo Fernandez, Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro.
Prediction
We expect Arsenal to win 2-1.
Statistics from transfermarkt.com and sofascore.com.