Official Site of Arsenal · Feb 3
Team news: Eze starts Chelsea semi-final
Eberechi Eze v Manchester United 2026Mikel Arteta has made three changes to his starting line-up as we face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Emirates Stadium.
Following our 4-0 win at Leeds United in the Premier League, Mikel brings in Kepa Arrizabalaga for David Raya. The summer signing has played every match of our Carabao Cup run so far.
In front of him are Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Piero Hincapie. Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi continue their partnership in midfield.
Eberechi Eze comes in for Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli replaces Leandro Trossard, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres completing the line-up as we bid to reach Wembley.