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Guardiola trialed a Marmoush–Semenyo wing pairing with a box midfield behind Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden to unsettle Newcastle, moving Haaland to a wide role rather than through the middle. The fluid, two‑paced approach produced a sharp City performance in the Carabao Cup, with Marmoush and Reijnders on target and Haaland used off centre, illustrating an effective new tactical plan for the fixture.
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the second leg to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory and reach the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley; Omar Marmoush struck twice and Tijjani Reijnders added a third for City, while Newcastle’s Elanga pulled one back in the 62nd minute to give the night a consolation, with City’s squad rotation including Haaland on the bench and control throughout the tie.
Arsenal defeat Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate to reach the Carabao Cup final, with Kai Havertz scoring late in the tie. Mikel Arteta praised his players’ flexibility, the atmosphere, and the togetherness of the squad as they head toward Wembley and another high-stakes clash.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate to reach the League Cup final for the first time in almost six years, a milestone that could help erase the club’s 'nearly men' reputation as they chase their first trophy under Mikel Arteta, with a Wembley date against City or Newcastle to come.
Arsenal hold a 3-0 aggregate advantage after a goalless first half in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, with Chelsea applying pressure after halftime substitutions and several near-misses, including a key save from Kepa as both teams await a breakthrough.
Arsenal host Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates with Chelsea trailing 3-2 on aggregate. With no away-goals rule, the tie could go to extra time and penalties if level after 90 minutes. Starting lineups and substitutes were published ahead of kick-off on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 20:00 GMT. TV/streaming options listed include ITV1/ITVx in the UK, with Paramount+ (USA), FanCode (India), and DStv Now/SuperSport coverage in select regions.
Manchester City returned to training at the CFA after a 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Newcastle United, with Antoine Semenyo scoring on his debut and linking with Jeremy Doku before a late Cherki strike (a potential Semenyo goal was ruled out by VAR). City hold a healthy advantage heading into the second leg at the Etihad on Feb 4, with five league fixtures before then.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says he is accountable for Robert Sanchez's mistakes in the 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg loss to Arsenal, defending his keeper while stressing he's implementing a new system; he noted illness and injuries across the squad and praised Sanchez's late save, with Garnacho scoring twice to keep Chelsea alive ahead of the return leg at the Emirates.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, taking a crucial lead into the second leg at the Emirates and moving closer to a first major final since 2020. Gyokeres starred with a goal and an assist, while Garnacho struck for Chelsea's comeback; Arsenal may have extended their advantage, but the tie remains open as they shift focus to the next leg and upcoming league match.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with Mikel Arteta praising a competitive display and noting two late chances to extend the lead. He highlighted Viktor Gyokeres’s all‑round contribution and goal, backed Ben White’s consistency, and lauded Martin Zubimendi’s versatility and composure. Arteta stressed the tie remains open with a return leg at the Emirates to come, and said recovery and preparation for Nottingham Forest will begin soon, underscoring the momentum but that the challenge is far from over.
Arsenal won 3-2 at Chelsea to take a 3-2 aggregate lead in the Carabao Cup semi-final, with Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi scoring for the Gunners while Alejandro Garnacho struck twice for Chelsea; the tie heads to the Emirates for the second leg next month.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge, taking an early lead and extending it as the live coverage tracked goals, substitutions and key moments that leave the Gunners with a solid advantage ahead of the second leg.
Arsenal take the early lead at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg as Chelsea seek a reply, with the live blog tracking goals, chances, lineups, and fan reaction.
Chelsea and Arsenal have confirmed lineups for the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s XI features Sánchez; Cucurella, Fofana, Chalobah, Acheampong; Santos, Enzo (captain); Neto, João Pedro, Estêvão, Guiu, while Arsenal line up with Kepa in goal alongside White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres. The game kicks off at 20:00 GMT on Jan 14, 2026, with TV/streaming options including Sky Sports Main Event (UK) and Sky Go (UK); Paramount+ (USA); FanCode (India); DStv Now (NG).
Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but Antoine Semenyo’s apparent second goal was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review for Haaland’s involvement offside. The semi-automated offside system failed, forcing manual line-drawing and a 5+ minute delay before the decision to disallow. Guardiola and Bernardo Silva criticized the process, with pundits divided, while City added a stoppage-time second through Rayan Cherki. The controversy left the tie very much alive ahead of the second leg.