"Did I enjoy it? Very much - especially at the end. We knew it was going to be a real battle out there. That resilience, that clarity to understand what kind of game we had to play...we did that so well. There was a special atmosphere inside our stadium. It makes such a difference. We've been waiting a few years to get into this position and we're certainly going to enjoy it [the final]."
"They changed the formation tonight and gave us problems. On another night they could have scored but credit where it is due, our defence was incredible. We have a group who really want it. Whatever team comes at us, we're ready for it. When you play a team like Chelsea they throw so many things at you physically and mentally."
Arsenal defeated Chelsea over two legs to reach the EFL Cup final, winning 3-2 at Stamford Bridge and 1-0 at the Emirates. Kai Havertz scored the only goal in the second half of the Emirates match and celebrated by pointing to the Arsenal badge, signaling his loyalty despite previously winning the Champions League with Chelsea. The team displayed resilience, tactical clarity and benefited from a lively home atmosphere. Players emphasized the defensive performance and collective desire to win, noting Chelsea's tactical changes under their new manager presented significant physical and mental challenges across both legs.
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