Arsenal Nears First Final Under Arteta After Carabao Cup Victory

Arsenal fans are starting to dream of silverware again after edging past Crystal Palace to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals. With this win, Mikel Arteta’s side is one step away from their first final since their 2020 FA Cup triumph. Gabriel Jesus’ hat-trick secured the victory marking his first goals at the Emirates Stadium in over a year. This marks Arteta’s second domestic semi-final and highlights the Gunners’ impressive progress since his arrival in December 2019.

Despite no major trophies yet, Arteta has transformed Arsenal from mid-table mediocrity to serious contenders. Under his leadership, Arsenal has climbed from 10th place to challenging for the top spots in both the Premier League and Europe. Last season, they finished second in the Premier League and they continue to push for domestic and European success. Arteta’s managerial journey has been a gradual but significant one.

In his first two seasons, the club struggled, finishing eighth but he has since rebuilt the team, focusing on youth and making bold decisions. His tenure has included player unrest, a global pandemic and major squad overhauls. Now, with a stronger, younger squad and an emphasis on long-term goals, Arteta is on the brink of achieving the final step: silverware. Despite significant progress, some fans, like Scott and Savs believe the final hurdle remains—the need to win trophies.

Arteta’s philosophy and leadership have instilled belief but as Tharun and Lee suggest, a clinical striker could make all the difference. As Arteta enters his fifth year at the helm, the Gunners are now closer than ever to returning to the top with supporters hopeful the trophies will soon follow.