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Chelsea's Marc Guiu on January 10, 2026
Chelsea book their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 5-1 victory over Championship outfit Charlton Athletic.
Next Game: Chelsea vs. Arsenal - Wednesday, January 14 at 8pm in EFL Cup
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 23, 2025
Team News: Chelsea vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs for EFL Cup semi-final first leg
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Chelsea and Arsenal.
20:00
Mikel Merino/Ian Wright composite
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Mikel Merino chasing 32-year Ian Wright goalscoring feat in EFL Cup semi-final
Arsenal utility man Mikel Merino could match an Ian Wright feat achieved 32 years ago in Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Mikel Arteta/EFL Cup composite
Arsenal could break unwanted EFL Cup record against Chelsea amid damning semi-final stat
Arsenal could write a new unwanted chapter of EFL Cup history in their semi-final showdown with London rivals Chelsea, as a damning stat emerges for Mikel Arteta.
16:17
Gabriel Jesus/Viktor Gyokeres composite
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta faces new Gabriel Jesus/Viktor Gyokeres dilemma for EFL Cup semi-final
Gabriel Jesus would ideally start over Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea, but the Brazilian's selection is not so simple, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
15:53
Leandro Trossard/Piero Hincapie/William Saliba composite
Mikel Arteta confirms two fresh injury concerns in sextuple Arsenal update before Chelsea semi-final
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has issues a worrying sextuple fitness update ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Strasbourg midfielder Kendry Paez in October 2025.
Chelsea transfer news: Recall of Strasbourg loanee 'being considered' in move that would have ramifications for others
Chelsea are reportedly giving consideration to the recall of one of their Strasbourg loanees in a move that could have ramifications for others in their first-team squad.
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Real Madrid trio Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Arda Guler on May 14, 2024
Real Madrid 'to act' after Premier League clubs launch fresh enquiries for key player
Real Madrid reportedly prepare a strategic move to secure a star player's long-term future amid growing links to three Premier League clubs and one European heavyweight.
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Macclesfield's Issac Buckley-Ricketts celebrates on January 10, 2026
FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Macclesfield FC draw another Premier League team, Chelsea go to Rosenior's former club
The FA Cup fourth round draw has been conducted with Macclesfield FC - the conquerors of holders Crystal Palace - being handed another home tie with Premier League opposition.
Jan 12, 18:54
Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before EFL Cup semi-final first leg
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jan 12, 16:19
Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 11, 2026
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for EFL Cup semi-final amid Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Chelsea.
Jan 12, 16:06
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer in August 2025.
Chelsea lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for EFL Cup semi-final as Liam Rosenior makes Cole Palmer decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg with Arsenal.
Jan 12, 15:57
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior on January 7, 2026
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Liam Rosenior dismisses specific claim ahead of EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior dismisses suggestions that the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday night is the biggest game of his career.
Jan 12, 15:56
Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior pictured on October 26, 2025
Preview:Chelsea vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 15:48
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior on January 10, 2026
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Liam Rosenior claims 'Set-Piece FC' label does Mikel Arteta's side disservice
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says that Arsenal do not deserve to be labelled as 'Set-Piece FC' on the back of their performances this season.
Jan 12, 15:34
Cole Palmer of Chelsea during his side's match against Everton, on December 13, 2025
Chelsea injury news: Liam Rosenior delivers update ahead of Arsenal EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior delivers an injury update on three players ahead of the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
Jan 12, 15:10
Arsenal's Piero Hincapie pictured on September 16, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Chelsea: Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.
Jan 12, 12:52
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on September 20, 2025
When is January transfer deadline day? Everything you need to know about the winter window
Sports Mole runs through everything you need to know about the January transfer window, including the much-anticipated deadline day.
Jan 12, 10:08
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo claps the fans on September 30, 2025
Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Arsenal EFL Cup semi-final first leg: Moises Caicedo latest
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Jan 12, 03:22
Liam Rosenior may be on the verge of his first signing at Chelsea
Chelsea transfer news: Blues identify 'first signing' for Liam Rosenior with bid 'imminent', but January concerns mount
Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of making a bid for a new signing this January transfer window, but the addition would raise some concerns.
Jan 11, 20:26
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Reece James pictured on January 4, 2026
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for EFL Cup clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jan 11, 15:02
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