Chelsea vs Arsenal – Team News and Predicted Lineup

Chelsea will face Arsenal this evening as they aim for an advantage in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals, looking to reach their second final in three seasons.

Liam Rosenior began his management with a strong 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic on Saturday. He made several changes for that match and is expected to field more experienced players as Chelsea tries to break a six-match winless streak against their North London rivals at home.

Chelsea Team News

Rosenior is dealing with key absences for this important match. Moises Caicedo is out due to a one-match suspension. Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill are both injured, and Mykhaylo Mudryk is serving a ban related to doping.

Rosenior must make late decisions on Reece James, Cole Palmer, and Malo Gusto, who were rested as a precaution against Charlton. Robert Sánchez might return as the goalkeeper, while Enzo Fernández, who has scored late goals recently, is expected to play in midfield alongside Andrey Santos. Liam Delap is set to lead the attack, with support from Pedro Neto, Estêvão, and Fernández.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup

Predicted XI: Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, James; Estêvão, Fernández, Neto; Delap

When will the match kick off?

The first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final is set to take place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal?

The match will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK, starting coverage at 19:00 GMT.

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