Arsenal Advance to Carabao Cup Final, Endure 33-Year Wait for Title

Arsenal have defeated Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final, securing their place in a major final. This achievement marks the club's first major final appearance under manager Mikel Arteta since their FA Cup victory in 2020.

Match Details

The second leg concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for Arsenal, decided by a late goal from Kai Havertz. Both teams registered two shots on target during the match, highlighting the tight contest.

Upcoming Final

Arsenal will now compete in their ninth EFL Cup final on Sunday, March 22. They are set to face either Manchester City or Newcastle United.

Should Arsenal play Manchester City, it would be a repeat of the 2018 final, which Manchester City won when Arteta was part of their coaching staff. This upcoming final presents an opportunity to end Arsenal's 33-year wait for a League Cup title.

Post-Match Reaction

Manager Mikel Arteta commented on the special atmosphere and the significance of reaching the final:

"It's the best vitamins that we can put in our bodies because we're playing every three days. But the fact that you worked so hard to achieve those moments and to have these moments together is just magical. You can see the joy, the smile, the energy and everything that works at the club."

Midfielder Declan Rice also shared his thoughts on the team's achievement:

"We deserve it. The last three or four years we've been at the top of the Premier League, competing and got really close but haven't been good enough. That's why this season we have that extra desire and fire in our bellies to go one step further in every competition. There's a long way to go but to be in a cup final with this club is amazing."