CARABAO CUP

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Liam Rosenior: Chelsea 'still in this tie' after Arsenal Carabao Cup loss

Liam Rosenior has said Chelsea were "still in this tie" after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday night.

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Mikel Arteta hails "phenomenal" Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal edge Chelsea

Mikel Arteta made it clear the Carabao Cup semi-final was far from over after Arsenal's 3-2 first-leg win over Chelsea, admitting his side failed to land a decisive blow despite a dominant display.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pleased to have Kai Havertz available for Chelsea tie

Kai Havertz is set for a familiar return to Stamford Bridge as Arsenal face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the German included in Mikel Arteta's squad.

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Man City beat Newcastle to take control of Carabao Cup semi-final, Howe still fighting

Manchester City seized the initiative in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against defending champions Newcastle with a composed 2-0 victory at St James' Park.

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Pep Guardiola focuses on Man City’s improvement, not just winning cups

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City were more concerned with improving as a team than chasing trophies as they prepared for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final away to Newcastle tonight.

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal showed 'great composure' to get past Crystal Palace

Mikel Arteta admits it was tough to come to terms with Crystal Palace's stoppage-time equaliser, despite Arsenal eventually advancing from their Carabao Cup quarter-final.