Arsenal Reach League Cup Final After Thrilling 1-0 Win Over Chelsea
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Arsenal secured their spot in the League Cup final for the first time in eight years with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time to seal the win, giving Arsenal a 4-2 aggregate victory and a chance to end their 29-year drought without a League Cup title. The Gunners, led by manager Mikel Arteta, had put themselves in a strong position in the first leg and showed resilience and determination to grind out the win without their captain Martin Odegaard and winger Bukayo Saka, who were both unavailable due to injury. Despite criticism of their reliance on set pieces, Arsenal's style of play has earned them a loyal following, with Arteta boasting a 'massive book' of supporters who believe they are the 'most exciting team in Europe.' Tuesday's win will be a welcome boost to Arteta and his team, who are also six points clear at the top of the Premier League and have reached the Champions League last 16. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle in the final on March 22, and will be looking to bring their first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup to the Emirates Stadium. The win will be a morale-boost for the team, who have faced criticism in recent weeks, but Arteta remains focused on the task at hand. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, who was unable to solve his Arsenal conundrum, praised his team's performance, saying they 'dominated the areas we wanted to in the second half, but just didn't find that quality moment.' The defeat will be a setback for Rosenior, who had won six of his seven matches in all competitions since arriving at the club.
