This is Arsenal’s first Carabao Cup final since 2018.
In the 70th minute, Cucurella equalised for Chelsea when he lunged to nod home a loose ball inside the West Ham 18-yard box.
Chelsea have announced the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the men’s team.
The 45-year-old joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2024 after winning the EFL Championship to oversee the ongoing project at the club.
Chelsea continued their impressive run across all competitions as the Blues thrashed 10-man La Liga champions Barcelona 3-0 in their Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge.
“We’ve spent almost our season in the top four,” said Maresca, who is facing an injury crisis for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa.
The result lifted Chelsea to third in the PL log.
Crystal Palace also signed centre back Maxence Lacroix, while Matt Turner arrives for a season-long loan.
Substitute Noni Madueke doubled the lead for Chelsea in the 76th minute.
With 32 points in 23 games, Sunday’s victory saw Wolves displace Chelsea from 10th position on the EPL log.
