Chelsea to play either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in League Cup semifinals
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Chelsea advances to the League Cup semifinals after defeating lower-league teams, and will now face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace for a spot in the final.
Chelsea's journey to the League Cup semifinals has been relatively smooth, with victories over Lincoln City, Cardiff City, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. the competition is about to intensify significantly.
The Blues will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the semifinals, a contest that will be decided over two legs. In the other semifinal match, Newcastle United will compete against Manchester City for a place in the final.
The quarterfinal match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed to next week because Crystal Palace has a Europa Conference League match this Thursday, leading to fixture congestion. While the postponement may disappoint fans eager to attend the game, it reflects consideration for player welfare by the FA and the Football League.
The League Cup semifinals will be played over two legs at Wembley Stadium. The first leg is scheduled for the week of January 12, followed by the second leg three weeks later, during the week of February 2.