Date and time: Arsenal will host Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium for the return leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The game takes place on Tuesday, February 3, and will kick off at 8pm.
How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea: In the UK, the match will be free-to-air as well as on Sky Sports. Fans can tune in on ITV1 and Sky Sports Main Event, with those on the go able to stream via ITVX and Sky Go.
Away goal rule: The typical away goals rule - the team that scores more goals away from home is declared the winner in the event of a draw - is not in place in the Carabao Cup. This means that if Chelsea win the second leg by exactly one goal, then extra time will be needed.
Extra-time and penalties: If the aggregate score is level after 90 minutes, the match will go into 30 minutes of extra-time. If the game is still tied after the full 120 minutes, the winner will be decided via a penalty shootout.
Substitution regulations: The EFL has kept the expanded substitution rules in place for the latter stages of the competition, meaning nine players can be named on the bench and a maximum of five can enter during normal time. Teams have three chances - excluding half-time - to make these five changes during normal time.
Extra-time sub: If the game goes to extra time, each team is handed one extra substitution. However, they are still limited to a total of six substitutes unless 'concussion substitutes' are needed.
What is a concussion substitute?: Permanent concussion substitutes are allowed if a player suffers a head injury, which will not count toward the standard limit.
Is VAR in place?: VAR will be in place for the Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates. While it isn't used in the early rounds of the cup competition, it is mandatory for the semi-finals and the final.
When is the Carabao Cup final?: The 2026 Carabao Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, March 22. The match will be held at Wembley Stadium in London, with kick-off planned for 4:30pm.
Arsenal team news: Mikel Arteta is anxiously waiting on news on the fitness of Bukayo Saka, who pulled up in the warm-up against Leeds at the weekend. A decision will be made ahead of kick-off on Saka, with Mikel Merino confirmed out with a foot injury.
Chelsea team news: Liam Rosenior has a few decisions to make as he looks to overturn a 3-2 deficit against their city rivals. Estevao returned to Brazil for compassionate leave and Rosenior will not push the teenager to return before he is ready. Jamie Gittens and Filip Jorgensen are likely to remain out, with Reece James and Cole Palmer expected to return.
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