EFL Cup: Arsenal One Step Closer To Ending Drought

Arsenal is on the cusp of ending their long-standing semifinal struggles, a breakthrough that could define the success of their current campaign. Following a 3-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the Gunners are now well-positioned to reach the Carabao Cup final.

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After six years of growth under Mikel Arteta, the primary challenge remains converting their talent into tangible silverware and proving they can deliver in high-stakes moments.

Breaking through to a final has often seemed like an impossible task for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. Their track record in semifinals is underwhelming, with six losses and zero wins across eight matches, totaling a mere two goals.

This struggle was highlighted last season when Newcastle United dominated them in a 4-0 aggregate loss, reigniting doubts about the squad’s championship pedigree.

With their 2020 FA Cup victory fading into the past, this particular win carried immense weight—marking what could be a pivotal shift in the team’s trajectory.

“It is another step but it is just halftime,” said Arteta.

“We know the big fight we are going to have at the Emirates in a few weeks’ time because they are a top side.

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“In 20 minutes, I’m going to start thinking about Forest, start to prepare there, and make sure everybody recovers from that. That’s the routine we have. Very happy with what we have done tonight. Put it to bed and now focus on the next one.

“[It is] really good [for the momentum] because it is a really tough place to come. When you watch them live and the quality they have, how they open you up in a second with the quality they have. It is impressive. That’s why I really value what the team has done again.”

In late November, they reaffirmed their superiority over a resilient Chelsea side that performed remarkably well despite being a player down for most of the match. Since that encounter, the Blues have transitioned leadership from Enzo Maresca to Liam Rosenior. However, Rosenior’s tenure began on a difficult note, as he became the seventh straight manager to fall short of a victory in his home debut.

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