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Chelsea vs Arsenal Preview: Classic Encounter, Key Battles, Team News & More

Chelsea host north London counterparts Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with the return set for the Emirates in two weeks. The sides meet for the second time in a week, with last Wednesday's Premier League showdown ending in a brilliant 2-2 draw.

After both sides endured disappointing weekends in the FA Cup, they will look to put one foot in the Carabao Cup final with a good performance. A much-changed Chelsea side laboured to a goalless draw at Norwich, with holders Arsenal succumbing the defence of their title at the first hurdle, going down 4-2 to plucky Nottingham Forest.