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Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Mikel Arteta Make European History as Possible EFL Cup Final with Man City Dey Wait

Arsenal don become the first team for Europe top five leagues to record 20 clean sheets for all competitions this season after dem beat Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday night.

The Gunners secure their place for the EFL Cup final as dem defeat Liam Rosenior Chelsea for Emirates in the second leg of the semi-final, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate.

Mikel Arteta go surely happy say him side don reach their first final since 2020, when dem win the FA Cup for him first season as Arsenal manager.

Arteta take very careful and calculated approach for Tuesday match, and e work perfectly as Arsenal once again shut Chelsea out completely.

That clean sheet na the 20th time Arsenal don stop opponent from scoring for the 2025-26 season, and na the first time any club for Europe top five leagues don reach that number this campaign.

Who Arsenal Go Face for the EFL Cup Final – Man City or Newcastle?

Manchester City go play Newcastle United on Wednesday night for the second leg of their own semi-final, and with City already leading 2-0 from the first leg, Pep Guardiola go expect say him team no go slip up for Etihad.

If Man City qualify reach the final, dem no go fit use centre-back Marc Guehi because competition rules no allow player represent two clubs for same tournament after first leg of the semi-final.

The EFL Cup final go happen for March, and City defender Josko Gvardiol no go fit for that match due to injury, although Ruben Dias go dey available.

Arsenal go fancy their chances against City vulnerable defence, and if the Gunners fit score first for Wembley, e go very hard for Guardiola boys to come back into the game.

Arsenal Dey Good Position to Win Multiple Trophies?

No matter which team come out from the other semi-final, Arsenal go enter the EFL Cup final as favourites.

Dem also dey strong position to win the Premier League title, as dem currently get six-point lead ahead of second-placed Manchester City with 14 matches still left to play.

That kind advantage no be small thing, and e go surprise many people if Arsenal fail to finish the season on top.

The Champions League and FA Cup fit still bring surprises because of their unpredictable nature, but if Arsenal get favourable draws for the knockout stages, dem get real chance to go far for both competitions.

With solid defence, tactical discipline, and growing confidence, Arteta Arsenal don show say this season fit turn very special for North London.

Praiz
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