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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F04%2Fross-barkley.jpg "Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018")
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Ross Barkley on right path at Chelsea'
Cesar Azpilicueta believes that Ross Barkley will grow into his role at Chelsea following a largely ineffective debut, and hopes to see more new recruits follow.Jan 25, 17:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F04%2Fwillian.jpg "Chelsea winger Willian shoots at goal during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: "Willian injury was decisive"
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that the "forced" introduction of Ross Barkley played a big part in his side's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Jan 25, 10:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017")
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea unlucky against Arsenal'
Antonio Conte insists that Chelsea "were unlucky" to lose to Arsenal in their EFL Cup semi-final second leg as the opposition goals were "two deflections".Jan 24, 22:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal were scared in first half against Chelsea'
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal were "a bit scared" to confront Chelsea in the first half of their EFL Cup semi-final second leg, which finished 2-1 to the Gunners.Jan 24, 22:44
The Match
Match Report
Arsenal book their place in the final of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-1 win over Chelsea in their semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea as the Gunners book their place in the final of the EFL Cup courtesy of a come-from-behind victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Team News
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes just one change to his starting lineup for the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final with Chelsea.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fwillian.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Willian: 'Chelsea don't like losing to Arsenal'
Chelsea midfielder Willian says that the Blues "don't like losing to Arsenal" ahead of the meeting between the clubs in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.Jan 24, 13:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fgranit-xhaka.jpg "Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017")
Granit Xhaka talks up 'big Wembley chance' against Chelsea
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka talks up the 'big chance' awaiting the Gunners ahead of Wednesday evening's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Chelsea.Jan 24, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017")
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must build on Brighton & Hove Albion win'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that he is looking for his side to build on their ruthless performance against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend.Jan 23, 17:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F01%2Fjack-wilshere-eden-hazard-ngolo-kante.jpg "Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018")
Antonio Conte: 'Arsenal will make Chelsea suffer in second leg'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that his side must remain "compact" if they are to avoid being taken apart by Arsenal in Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final second leg.Jan 23, 14:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F50%2Fcesc-fabregas.jpg "A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017")
Cesc Fabregas, Alvaro Morata ruled out of Arsenal cup tie
Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata are ruled out of Chelsea's EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal due to a hamstring and back injury respectively.Jan 23, 14:04
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