KAI Havertz struck in stoppage time tonight as Arsenal defeated Chelsea1-0 at the Emirates Stadium to secure their place in the Carabao Cup final for the first time in eight years.
Arsenal came into the encounter with a 3-2 lead from the first leg at Stamford Bridge and dominated the opening part of the match – but with Chelsea lining up with a back five, chances in the first hour of the game were hard to come by.
Liam Rosenior brought on Estevao and Cole Palmer in an attempt to spark creativity as his side hunted a goal, but Arsenal were able to deal with the Chelsea attack.
Then in the closing seconds former Chelsea forward Havertz, who has only recently returned from injury, rounded Robert Sanchez and sent the crowd wild inside the Emirates Stadium as their place in the Wembley final was secured.
The Gunners will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United, who play their semi-final second leg on Wednesday night.
Arsenal last played in the Carabao Cup final in 2018, losing to Manchester City.
