Chelsea vs. Arsenal League Cup Showdown: Lineups Revealed and Viewing Guide
The Carabao Cup semifinal’s first leg brings excitement as Chelsea faces Arsenal. This match marks a new chapter under Chelsea’s head coach, Liam Rosenior, who emphasizes intensity in play. With high stakes, both teams are set to deliver an electrifying performance.
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Lineups and Details
Match Date and Venue
The showdown is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at Stamford Bridge in London. Kickoff is at 20:00 GMT, which translates to 3 PM EST and 1:30 AM IST on the following day.
Referee Information
Simon Hooper will officiate the match on the field, with Jarred Gillett serving as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Team Lineups
Both teams have made crucial choices for their starting lineups.
Chelsea Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- Sánchez
- Cucurella
- Fofana
- Chalobah
- Acheampong
- Santos
- Enzo (captain)
- Neto
- João Pedro
- Estêvão
- Guiu
Arsenal Starting XI
- Kepa
- White
- Saliba
- Gabriel
- Timber
- Rice
- Zubimendi
- Odegaard
- Saka
- Trossard
- Gyokeres
Substitutes
Substitutes for Chelsea include Jörgensen, Badiashile, Tosin, Hato, Essugo, Buonanotte, Garnacho, George, and Mheuka. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s alternatives are Raya, Jesus, Eze, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Merino, Havertz, and Lewis-Skelly.
Tuning In
Fans can catch the match on various platforms:
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event
- USA: Paramount+
- India: FanCode
- NGA: SuperSport Premier League
For online streaming, viewers in the UK can use Sky Go, while fans in the USA can access Paramount+. Indian viewers can tune in via FanCode, and Nigerian fans can use DStv Now.
As the countdown begins, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this thrilling encounter between Chelsea and Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.
