Arsenal is heading to Wembley! In a dramatic North London showdown on Tuesday night, Kai Havertz haunted his former club by scoring a 97th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The strike cemented a 4-2 aggregate win, sending Mikel Arteta’s men to their first Carabao Cup final in eight years.+2
After a cagey and rain-soaked 90 minutes where Chelsea, led by Liam Rosenior, successfully stifled the Gunners’ attack, the game exploded in stoppage time. With Chelsea pushing everyone forward for a late equalizer, Arsenal launched a ruthless counter-attack. Declan Rice found Havertz in space, and the German international coolly rounded Robert Sanchez to slot the ball into an empty net, sparking wild celebrations.+2
The win is a major milestone for Arsenal, who are currently six points clear at the top of the Premier League and looking to end a trophy drought dating back to 2020. They will now face either Manchester City or holders Newcastle United in the final on March 22, 2026. For Havertz, it was the ultimate “revenge” moment, proving once again his knack for delivering on the biggest stages.
