Arsenal visits Chelsea this evening, hoping to put one foot in the final of the Carabao Cup, and this is the starting eleven chosen by Mikel Arteta. Manchester City could be waiting for the winner in the final after securing a first-leg victory away at Newcastle United.
Chelsea face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the EFL Cup semi final in just over an hour, and the teams are in! Here are the full team line-ups for Chelsea
Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Ange-Yoan Bonny and Andy Diouf against Lecce. This evening’s Serie A clash kicks off at 20:45 CET at the San Siro.
Niclas Fullkrug could make a quicker-than-expected return for Milan, with the German striker now in contention for Thursday’s Serie A trip to Como despite concerns over a toe injury.
Galatasaray have made an approach to Napoli over a potential loan move for winger Noa Lang, but the proposal has been rejected by both the club and the player.
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has now fuelled speculations surrounding his future by claiming that he would like to play for Manchester United in future.
Joe Cole has predicted a Chelsea victory when they host Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal this evening. Both sides are targeting silverware this season and are expected to perform at a high level once the match begins, although many observers would consider Arsenal the favourites.
Crystal Palace have been tipped to sell star player Marc Guehi on the final day of the transfer window. The Eagles, currently navigating a busy schedule that includes a UEFA Conference League campaign, are facing a high-stakes £25 million dilemma as the February 2nd transfer deadline approaches.
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff underwent surgery for a sports hernia but is expected to "make a full recovery by mid to late February," the club announced Wednesday.
Omar Marmoush has been linked with the move away from Manchester City in recent months. The 26-year-old Egyptian is currently away on AFCON duty with his country, but he has struggled for regular opportunities at the Premier League club.
Two-time MLS All-Star midfielder Hector Herrera rejoined the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday. After spending 2025 at Liga MX power Toluca, the 35-year-old Mexican star signed with Houston through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027.
Liverpool’s long-term planning at right-back continues to take shape quietly behind the scenes as opportunities emerge and patience is tested. Calvin Ramsay has spoken openly about where he currently stands within Arne Slot’s squad, as reported in the official matchday programme via liverpoolfc.com.
Liverpool’s squad management continues to throw up uncomfortable side stories, even as our focus remains firmly on chasing trophies under Arne Slot. One of those situations has now been described in stark terms by a respected broadcast voice.
Christian Norgaard has been struggling for game time since joining Arsenal from Brentford in the summer. The Gunners had been impressed with him over the years and signed him after failing to reach an agreement with Thomas Partey over a new deal.
A source claims that Manchester United are preparing to part ways with Manuel Ugarte in January, while another pinpoints Ruben Neves as his replacement at Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to play quite an important London derby this weekend. While all the derbies in London are intense already, this will come with an added context, one that will affect the future of men on the sidelines for both sides.
Chelsea take on Arsenal in the EFL Cup tonight, in Liam Rosenior’s first big game in charge. Here’s the team we think he will pick. In goal we will see Robert Sanchez restored to his usual spot after Filip Jorgensen had an unexpected chance in the FA Cup at the weekend.
It appears that Tottenham Hotspur chief Fabio Paratici will be bidding adieu to the North Londoners at the conclusion of the ongoing winter window. The former Juventus man is set to join Fiorentina when his time with the Spurs badge on his blazer comes to a close.
The Real Madrid guard of honour snub that stunned the footballing world this week was more than a simple breach of tradition – it was a public display of power, and it begs the question of whether players are being given way more authority than they should.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says he could see Ben White being keen on joining the Reds if Arsenal were to allow him to join a rival club. White hasn’t been starting games regularly for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with Jurrien Timber now the clear first choice at right-back.
We have always warned you that this January was set to be a quiet one, and it looks like that’s been an accurate prediction. One thing that IS happening, as we’ve just heard from Nizaar Kinsella, is that one of Chelsea’s on loan goalkeepers is being recalled.
Piero Hincapie picked up an injury during Arsenal’s match against Liverpool and subsequently missed the FA Cup tie against Portsmouth. His absence, combined with Riccardo Calafiori also being sidelined, has left Arsenal short of options in a key area of the pitch.
Recently, Fulham have undergone a positive run of form, with many players catching the eye. However, Harry Wilson’s form has been noted by many fans as being a cut above the rest, with some noting a strong run of assists and goals.
This was always going to be a very slow January, and that’s proved to be the case, two weeks in. The only real action at Chelsea has been on the managerial front.