Mikel Arteta is a man possessed by a vision of silverware. Following Arsenal’s gritty triumph over Chelsea to reach the League Cup final, the Gunners boss has described the feeling as "magical," a potent fuel that he believes will ignite their Premier League title charge.

The Emirates Stadium was a cauldron of noise as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory on the night, sealing a 4-2 aggregate win. It wasn't just a win; it was an exorcism of past semi-final ghosts. Kai Havertz, the former Chelsea man, delivered the final dagger with a late goal, sending the North London faithful into delirium. For Arteta, this is more than a cup run—it is the tangible proof of progress that his young squad desperately needed.

Momentum is Everything

The "So What?" is the psychological edge. Reaching a final at Wembley on March 22 injects a lethal dose of confidence into a team that is fighting on multiple fronts. "It's the best vitamins that we can put in our bodies," Arteta beamed, dismissing concerns about fatigue. By booking a date with destiny against either Manchester City or Newcastle, Arsenal has served notice that they are here to hoard trophies, not just compete for them.

The performance itself was a masterclass in game management. After a chaotic first leg, the second was defined by discipline and tactical maturity. Arsenal absorbed Chelsea’s desperate pressure and struck when it mattered. It is the hallmark of a champion team—winning ugly when necessary, and winning beautifully when allowed.

• The Havertz Narrative: Kai Havertz scoring against his old club to seal their fate is the kind of poetic justice football scripts so well.
• The Final Boss: Arsenal will face the winner of the City vs. Newcastle tie, setting up a potential clash of titans or a gritty northern battle.
• League Implications: Arteta insists this cup run will not distract but rather "fuel" their league ambitions, keeping the winning habit alive.

Wembley Awaits

"The joy, the smile, the energy... it's just magical," Arteta reflected. But he knows the job is not done. A final is only celebrated if you win it. For now, the Gunners are marching to the arch, and the belief in the dressing room is bordering on arrogance—the good kind that wins titles.

As the red half of London books its tickets to Wembley, the message to the rest of England is clear: Arsenal is back, and they are hungry for everything on the menu.