London: Arsenal and Chelsea face off at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in a crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, with Arsenal holding a narrow 3-2 lead from the first leg.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the first leg saw Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, Viktor Gyokeres, and Martin Zubimendi finding the net, overshadowing a brace from Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho. Arsenal is pursuing a quadruple this season and sits atop the Premier League standings, showcasing their form with a recent 4-0 victory over Leeds United.

Chelsea, under the stewardship of new manager Liam Rosenior, are in resurgent form, having won five consecutive matches. Their recent comeback triumph against West Ham, highlighted by a 92nd-minute winner from Enzo Fernandez, demonstrates their fighting spirit.

The match is set to kick off at 8:00 p.m. GMT at the Emirates Stadium, with broadcast coverage available on Sky Sports Main Event, ITV1 in the UK, and Paramount+ in the USA.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has some selection headaches, with Mikel Merino sidelined for the season and star winger Bukayo Saka doubtful. Meanwhile, Chelsea is grappling with its own injury woes, although key players like Reece James and Wesley Fofana are expected to return.

History favors Arsenal, as Chelsea has failed to defeat them in their last ten encounters across competitions. However, Chelsea's aggressive playing style under Rosenior could pose a significant threat. Arsenal's defense will need to be vigilant, especially against the likes of Garnacho and Cole Palmer, while Chelsea must address their defensive vulnerabilities to prevent Arsenal from exploiting them.

With no VAR in operation, on-field decisions will be final, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to this high-stakes encounter.