Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea: Gabriel superb but Eberechi Eze fails to take chance

Matt Verri Tue, 3 February 2026 at 10:12 pm UTC·3 min read Kai Havertz booked Arsenal’s place in the Carabao Cup final as he earned them a 1-0 second-leg victory over Chelsea in north London. Mikel Arteta’s side had no need to throw caution to the wind after their 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg and they prioritised holding that advantage rather than pushing to extend it.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement There were some nervy moments, particularly from Chelsea corners, but Arsenal held firm and then sealed it with the final kick as Havertz rounded Robert Sanchez to finish into an empty net. Standard Sport’s Matt Verri was at the...