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Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea - TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Alexandre Lacazette's movement and Mohamed Elneny's positional tweak proved crucial in win

Arsenal overcame Chelsea on Wednesday night at the Emirates to reach the Carabao Cup final.

While both of their goals owed something to good fortune, they also came in a game in which the balance of the game swung in their favour courtesy of some sensible tactical switches and effective work by Arsene Wenger.

Sportsmail has taken a look at the decisions that caused the match to be won and lost and how each team went about trying to earn a place at Wembley...

Arsenal overcame Chelsea on Wednesday night at the Emirates to reach Carabao Cup final
Arsenal overcame Chelsea on Wednesday night at the Emirates to reach Carabao Cup final
Alexandre Lacazette was quick to join his  goalscorer Granit Xhaka to celebrate winning strike
Alexandre Lacazette was quick to join his goalscorer Granit Xhaka to celebrate winning strike

Finally, someone exploits Chelsea weakness

It was at the Emirates that Antonio Conte first wheeled out the 3-4-3 system that saw Chelsea rocket to the Premier League title last season.