Arteta celebrates Arsenal’s progress: “We deserve to be where we are” | OneFootball

Arsenal is in the final of the English League Cup after beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate. After frustrations in previous semifinals, Mikel Arteta celebrated the achievement as a reward for the process.

“We have worked very hard in recent years. We have come close many times and we want to enjoy this moment. Overall, in both matches, the team was extraordinary and we truly deserve to be where we are,” said the Spanish manager.

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The qualification was sealed in stoppage time with a goal from Kai Havertz, who dribbled past the goalkeeper to guarantee the celebrations at the Emirates. Arteta highlighted the unity of the group in the decisive moment.

“I am very happy with the way it ended, with Kai’s goal and everyone celebrating together, because we knew how much it meant. It’s for these moments, of smiles and pride, that we work hard every day.”

The coach did not hold back praise for the fans, who created an electrifying atmosphere in London. “With our people, I must say the atmosphere was incredible. We are where we want to be,” he declared. Arsenal now looks to break a drought in the competition that has lasted since 1993, seeing the March final as a golden opportunity: “It’s the first trophy we’ll have the chance to win, so we’re going to try to make history with the club.”

With the final scheduled for March 22, Arsenal arrives as the favorite and boosted by their lead in the Premier League.

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