Joao Pedro (R) of Chelsea competes during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea battles with Declan Rice of Arsenal during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Chelsea's players look dejected during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Liam Rosenior, manager of Chelsea, applauds the fans after the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Liam Rosenior, manager of Chelsea, reacts during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, reacts during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Liam Rosenior, manager of Chelsea, reacts during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Liam Rosenior, manager of Chelsea, reacts during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Noni Madueke (R) of Arsenal battles with Jorrel Hato of Chelsea during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Joao Pedro (front) of Chelsea vies with William Saliba of Arsenal during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)

Kai Havertz (2nd L) of Arsenal celebrates his goal with teammates during the English Football League Cup semifinal second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London, Britain, Feb. 3, 2026. (Xinhua)