Liam Rosenior stood by his tactical approach after Chelsea were knocked out of the Carabao Cup, insisting caution was necessary as his side failed to overturn a 3-2 aggregate deficit against Arsenal.
Arsenal booked their place at Wembley after edging Chelsea 4-2 over two legs in a tense Carabao Cup semi-final, ending a run of four successive last-four exits.
Everton have confirmed the loan signing of Chelsea winger Tyrique George late on Monday night, completing the deal more than two hours after the transfer window had officially closed.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said his side still had "a lot to do" despite holding a 3-2 lead ahead of Tuesday's League Cup semi-final second leg against an in-form Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
Liam Rosenior believes Arsenal are the "favourites" to reach Wembley as they prepare to host Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.
Chelsea's season took another dramatic turn at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as a booed and bewildered side somehow emerged with a 3-2 victory over West Ham, powered by a second-half transformation sparked by Liam Rosenior's bold use of his bench.