THE Carabao Cup semi-final draw has CONCLUDED – and it has thrown up two blockbuster ties! Chelsea will face the winners of Arsenal or Crystal Palace. While defending champions Newcastle are

Chelsea held off League One leaders Cardiff City to secure their place in the EFL Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought and absorbing win in south Wales.

Chelsea ’s substitutes came to Enzo Maresca ’s rescue against League One side Cardiff with goals from Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho sending the Blues into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Chelsea have become the first club to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025/26 Carabao Cup. The Blues certainly did not have everything their own way during Tuesday night’s clash with Cardiff,