FOOTBALL DAILY: 'Genocide in Palestine' - Pep speaks out, Parrott books semi-final spot, thousands of Ireland fans to miss out, and Merson incredulous on Chelsea showing

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's win over Chelsea, plus Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on issues in Palestine and Ukraine. Arsenal book their place in the EFL Cup final, seeing off Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate at the Emirates Mikel Arteta reflects on the boost of reaching the club’s first major final in six years Kai Havertz delivers the decisive goal against his former club as Chelsea’s approach is debated Manchester City look to finish the job against Newcastle, holding a 2–0 lead ahead of the semi-final second leg Pep Guardiola says City are close to clicking again — and faces questions on his long-term legacy Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists belief is key as his side chase a comeback Troy Parrott stars for AZ Alkmaar, assisting and scoring to reach the Dutch Cup semi-finals on his birthday Thousands of Irish fans miss out on tickets for the World Cup play-off in Prague as demand far outstrips supply Scottish Premiership drama as Hearts, Celtic and Rangers react to discipline issues, deadline-day deals and title pressure Pep Guardiola speaks candidly on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, saying he’s “hurt” by the human cost of conflict Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join