{"id":15688,"date":"2026-02-02T13:14:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=15688"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T13:14:42","slug":"fortress-emirates-can-roseniors-chelsea-stun-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/fortress-emirates-can-roseniors-chelsea-stun-arsenal","title":{"rendered":"Fortress Emirates: Can Rosenior\u2019s Chelsea Stun Arsenal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everything comes down to this Tuesday night showdown as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/arsenal-104\">Arsenal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/chelsea-106\">Chelsea<\/a> meet at the Emirates for a place in the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners hold a narrow 3-2 lead after a chaotic first leg at Stamford Bridge, but with a trip to Wembley on the line, this London derby is far from over. For Chelsea, the challenge couldn&#8217;t be much bigger. They have to pull off an unexpected comeback in a stadium that has become the toughest place to visit in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-emirates-fortress-arsenals-statistical-edge\">The &#8220;Emirates Fortress&#8221;: Why Arsenal Are So Tough at Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tactical-analysis-speed-vs-suffocation\">Tactical Analysis: Speed vs. Suffocation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-rule-change-no-away-goal-safety-net\">The Rule Change: No Away Goal Safety Net<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#man-of-the-match-candidates-key-matchups\">Players to Watch &amp; Key Battles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-predicted-lineups\">The Predicted Lineups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-final-verdict-why-a-chelsea-comeback-would-be-a-real-shock\">The Final Verdict: Can Chelsea Actually Do It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-emirates-fortress-arsenals-statistical-edge\"><strong><strong>The &#8220;Emirates Fortress&#8221;: Why Arsenal Are So Tough at Home<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chelsea to make the final, they must achieve what almost no visiting side has managed this season: walk into the Emirates and leave with a win. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/mikel-arteta-1051\">Mikel Arteta<\/a> has turned their home ground into a fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dominant Record<\/strong>: In the Premier League, Arsenal\u2019s home record is a staggering 9 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brick Wall Defense<\/strong>: The Gunners only concede 0.45 goals per game at home. Breaking through a defense led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/william-saliba-61467\">William Saliba<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/magalhaes-gabriel-42068\">Gabriel <\/a>in front of their own fans is arguably the hardest job in football right now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Late Surge:<\/strong> Arsenal are most lethal after the break, with over 60% of their home goals coming in the second half, suggesting that even if Chelsea keep it close early, they\u2019ll have to survive a massive second-half surge by the home team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2258133383-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The players of Arsenal celebrate after a goal in a match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England.\" class=\"wp-image-15691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2258133383-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2258133383-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2258133383-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2258133383-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2258133383-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> (Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tactical-analysis-speed-vs-suffocation\"><strong>Tactical Analysis: Speed vs. Suffocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal controlled most of the first leg, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/alejandro-garnacho-109995\">Alejandro Garnacho\u2019s<\/a> late two-goal burst proved that this Chelsea side still has plenty of fight in them. However, things look very different now that the scene has shifted to North London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Rosenior Spark:<\/strong> New manager <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/liam-rosenior-1479\">Liam Rosenior<\/a><\/strong> is still in his honeymoon phase but has already led Chelsea to a five-game winning streak. He has moved away from slow build-ups, encouraging a more direct, aggressive style. To pull this off, Chelsea must bait Arsenal out of their shape and let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/pedro-neto-48680\">Pedro Neto<\/a>  and Garnacho use their pace to catch the Gunners on the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Arsenal Machine<\/strong>: On the other side, Arsenal are all about total control. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/martin-zubimendi-73639\">Martin Zubimendi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/declan-rice-46718\">Declan Rice<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/martin-odegaard-11583\"> Martin \u00d8degaard<\/a>&nbsp;anchoring the midfield, they aim to suffocate the opposition. By keeping Chelsea off the ball and utilizing the physical gravity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/viktor-gyokeres-64922\">Viktor Gy\u00f6keres<\/a>, they often wear opponents down until they eventually snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-rule-change-no-away-goal-safety-net\"><strong>The Rule Change: No Away Goal Safety Net<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical factor for this second leg is the absence of the away goals rule, which changes the psychological approach for both managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leveling the Playing Field:<\/strong> If the aggregate score is level at the end of 90 minutes (e.g., a 1-0 Chelsea win), the game will proceed to 30 minutes of extra time followed by penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Fatigue Factor:<\/strong> Unlike earlier rounds, the semi-finals retain the extra-time period. For a Chelsea squad that has struggled with recent injuries, an extra 30 minutes at the Emirates could be a grueling test of endurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"man-of-the-match-candidates-key-matchups\"><strong>Players to Watch &amp; Key Battles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Viktor Gy\u00f6keres (Arsenal)<\/strong>: The Swede is in peak form, scoring in the first leg and again in the 4-0 weekend rout of Leeds. His ability to hold up play and finish under pressure makes him the focal point of the Gunners&#8217; attack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea<\/strong>): Despite a rocky weekend performance, his play at Stamford Bridge showed he has the ability to be a game changer. Chelsea need the clutch version of Garnacho to show up if they want any chance of a miracle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal)<\/strong>: Praised by Arteta as &#8220;phenomenal&#8221; after the first leg, the Spaniard&#8217;s duel with Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez in the midfield will dictate who controls the tempo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/noni-madueke-73449\">Noni Madueke<\/a> (Arsenal): <\/strong>Expected to start if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/bukayo-saka-62088\">Bukayo Saka<\/a> isn&#8217;t 100%, Madueke is riding a wave of confidence after putting on a display against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/leeds-united-36\">Leeds<\/a> and will be eager to prove a point against his former club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/martinelli-arsenal-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"(L) Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring his 3rd and Arsenal's 4th goal with (R) Noni Madueke during the Emirates FA Cup vs Portsmouth.\" class=\"wp-image-15692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/martinelli-arsenal-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/martinelli-arsenal-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/martinelli-arsenal-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/martinelli-arsenal-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/martinelli-arsenal-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-predicted-lineups\"><strong>The Predicted Lineups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-697x1024.png\" alt=\"Arsenal Probable Lineup- via 365Scores\" class=\"wp-image-15704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-697x1024.png 697w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-768x1129.png 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png 871w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Via 365Scores)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-697x1024.png\" alt=\"Chelsea Probable Lineup-Via 365Scores\" class=\"wp-image-15706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-697x1024.png 697w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-768x1129.png 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3.png 871w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Via 365Scores)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-view-mode-filter=\"full\" data-widget-id=\"0.pxeak1u7lvl\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4638764\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-live-mode=\"true\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"modal-root\" class=\"scores365\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-final-verdict-why-a-chelsea-comeback-would-be-a-real-shock\"><strong><strong>The Final Verdict: Can Chelsea Actually Do It?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To see Chelsea in the final would be a massive shock. Arsenal is a well-oiled machine in year five of the Arteta era, while Chelsea are still trying to figure out life under a new manager who has only been in the building for a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal already beat Chelsea on the road. Now returning to a stadium where they haven&#8217;t conceded more than one goal in a game for nearly two months, the Gunners are overwhelming favorites. While Rosenior has the Blues playing with heart, overcoming this Arsenal team at the Emirates is likely too tall of a task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Final Prediction: Arsenal<strong> <\/strong>2\u20131 Chelsea (Arsenal win 5\u20133 on aggregate)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything comes down to this Tuesday night showdown as Arsenal and Chelsea meet at the Emirates for a place in the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners hold a narrow 3-2 lead after a chaotic first leg at Stamford Bridge, but with a trip to Wembley on the line, this London derby is far from over. &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":15709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,4121],"tags":[115,2754,108],"class_list":["post-15688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","category-carabao-cup","tag-carabao-cup","tag-chelsea-vs-arsenal","tag-soccer","article_type-news","article_type-seo","entity_type-match","inspiration-365s-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15688"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15720,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15688\/revisions\/15720"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}