Arsenal secured their place in the English League Cup final on Tuesday after beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium, in a match that will be remembered as one of the least entertaining in recent years. The tie was decided in the 97th minute, when Kai Havertz sealed the victory and confirmed the aggregate score after the 2-3 first-leg win. Mikel Arteta's team achieved their objective without taking any risks and will play in their first final since 2020, with the possibility of winning their fourth title since the Spanish manager's arrival at the North London club. A match lacking rhythm and attacking ambition. Arsenal vs Chelsea was far from being a thrilling semi-final. Despite the Blues' obligation to mount a comeback and the Gunners' status as home favorites, the match lacked intensity and depth. The statistics reflected a lackluster contest: just three shots on target in 90 minutes, one of them the decisive goal in stoppage time. Conservative approach and a rainy night in London. Under persistent rain, Arsenal took to the field with a clear objective: to defend their lead. Chelsea, surprisingly cautious, never managed to impose their will. The Blues opted for a five-man defense, an unusual formation for the club in recent years, with the intention of holding on and looking for opportunities in the second half. However, the strategy failed to create any real danger. A first half to forget. The first half was one of the weakest in recent memory at the Emirates. The only notable shot was a long-range effort from Enzo Fernandez that forced Kepa Arrizabalaga into action. Arsenal seemed comfortable with the 0-0 scoreline, aware that they didn't need to score, while Chelsea, with Liam Delap and Joao Pedro in attack, were unable to create any real danger. Changes without impact and a Chelsea without a response. After the break, Chelsea tried to change the script with shots from outside the box and multiple attacking substitutions. Estevao, Cole Palmer, and Alejandro Garnacho came on, but none managed to alter the course of the match. Even in the final stages, when they were just one goal away from forcing extra time, Liam Rosenior's team never looked close.An Enzo Fernandez shot into the stands was the most dangerous moment of a final attempt that never materialized.

Havertz decides and Arsenal set their sights on Wembley

When a draw seemed inevitable, Kai Havertz capitalized on a counter-attack in the final play of the game, beating Robert Sanchez and scoring the goal that sealed Arsenal's passage to the final on March 22 at Wembley.

The Gunners will then be looking for their third League Cup title, their first since 1993, which would add to the FA Cup and the two Community Shields won under Arteta.

Arsenal with a chance in all competitions

This victory represents the first step towards a possible quadruple of titles, as Arsenal remain alive in all four competitions they are playing in this season.

Their opponent in the final will be the winner of the Manchester City vs. Newcastle United tie, in what promises to be a highly demanding challenge for An Arsenal that, even without brilliance, continues to advance.