'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly men' tag after beating Chelsea in EFL Cup semi-final

Arsenal's wait is finally over as the 'nearly men' tag appears to be shed after their thrilling 4-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners' hard-fought win, which came courtesy of Kai Havertz's injury-time goal, has sent shockwaves through the football world and cemented their place in the EFL Cup final.

The victory marks a major milestone for Mikel Arteta's side, who had reached four semi-finals under his management without securing a single trophy. The result is also a significant boost to Arsenal's Premier League title hopes, with the team now six points clear at the top of the table.

For Arteta and his players, the win has been a long time coming. They have faced intense pressure in recent years, with many expecting them to deliver silverware after a decade without success. However, this victory has shown that Arsenal are more than capable of competing at the highest level.

The win has also sparked hopes of a quadruple for the Gunners, although Arteta is unlikely to be speaking about such ambitions just yet. Nevertheless, the momentum is now building behind the team, and with seven weeks to go until the Champions League final, the stage is set for Arsenal to make a major impact on the domestic and European fronts.

The EFL Cup final against either Manchester City or Newcastle will be their next challenge, but with the squad looking strong and the team's morale boosted after this win, many believe that they have the ingredients to go all the way. Whether or not they can silence the 'nearly men' tag once and for all remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - Arsenal are back in the hunt for major silverware.
 
OMG I'm literally freaking out right now!! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ”ฅ finally! After all those years of getting knocked around by everyone, Mikel Arteta's boys have FINALLY shown they're a force to be reckoned with!!! ๐Ÿ˜ค that 4-2 win over Chelsea was like the ultimate vindication for the entire squad - all the doubters and haters got SLAMMED ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ฅ and let me tell you, it's about time they got some respect! ๐Ÿ™Œ I mean, four semi-finals under Arteta without a trophy? ๐Ÿ˜ฉ that's like being on a hot streak in poker but never actually winning anything ๐Ÿค‘

anyway, this win is HUGE for Arsenal's chances of the Premier League title and who knows, maybe even that quadruple thingy ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ’ฅ we all know they've got the talent and the squad looks solid right now... Bring it on EFL Cup final against either City or Newcastle!!! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
man i was so close to giving up on arsenal lol they've been on my mind since i was a kid growing up in london watching thomas rosenheim & sol Campbell dominate on the pitch anyway now that they've finally broken through i'm hyped not just for their efl cup final run but also their premier league title chances - we've all seen what happens when teams go from having no silverware to winning it all like liverpool or man city
 
๐Ÿ‘€ finally, some justice for the gunners! i mean, 4-2 vs chelsea? that's a thrashing! and kai havertz's injury-time goal was pure magic ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ. mikel arteta's been getting a lot of heat for his tactics and player signings, but this win proves he's not all bad ๐Ÿ˜. the 'nearly men' tag is finally off their backs, and now they're in the efl cup final... that's gotta be a confidence booster ๐Ÿ’ช. i'm loving the vibes around emirates stadium right now ๐Ÿ‘. could we see them do the quadruple? ๐Ÿค” that would be something else!
 
๐Ÿค” I'm telling you, this win over Chelsea was more than just a fluke. Mikel Arteta's team has been playing suspiciously well all season, almost like they were being led to success by some unseen force ๐ŸŒ‘. And that last-minute goal from Havertz? Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if it was somehow manipulated to ensure the win โฐ. The whole thing feels too good to be true... and honestly, it probably is ๐Ÿ˜. Still, you can't deny the momentum they're building right now, and with a quadruple on the line, who knows what could happen? ๐Ÿคž But I'm keeping a close eye on this one, folks... there's more to this story than meets the eye ๐Ÿ”.
 
omg u guys think mikel arteta deserves so much credit 4 this win ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป like he's been there 4 years now n still never had a trophy 2 show 4 it... but i guess the fact that they finally broke through is kinda sweet ๐Ÿ˜Š. annd yeah, havertz's injury-time goal was insane! ๐Ÿ’ฅ u can say that again tho, what r u gonna do wen ur top players score goals like dat? ๐Ÿคฃ
 
omg did u see that thriller of a game ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ’ฅ, arsenal's finally shedding that "nearly men" tag and i couldn't be happier about it! ๐Ÿ‘ mikel arteta's got his team on track and they're looking like real contenders for the premier league title now. 6 points clear at the top? ๐Ÿ’ช let's see if they can keep it up! ๐Ÿคž the squad looks solid, morale is high...they might just go all the way in the efl cup final ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ and maybe even pull off that quadruple ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‘€. fingers crossed for arsenal fans everywhere! ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
omg i'm so hyped for arsenal!!! ๐Ÿคฉ they deserve this win after all those years of struggling. mikel arteta's finally proved himself as a top manager and the squad looks so strong now. a quadruple is definitely not out of the question! ๐Ÿค‘ but for now, lets just enjoy this big win in the carabao cup semi-finals... 6 points clear at the top of the premier league table? that's insane! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ gotta keep it up guys ๐Ÿ‘
 
๐Ÿ˜Š finally some good news about arsenal, their wait is over they deserve it after all those yrs without trophy ๐Ÿ™Œ. Arteta has done a great job so far and this win is a big confidence booster for the team. 6 pt clear at top of premier league table is a huge advantage now ๐Ÿ’ช. Quadruple hopes are ambitious but i think they can do it ๐Ÿ”ฅ! Man city or newcastle for elfa cup final, either way they're gonna give it their all ๐Ÿ’ฏ. The nearly men tag has been around for yrs now but this win will change that ๐Ÿ‘.
 
I think its about time Arsenal shook off that "nearly men" label! ๐Ÿ˜Š They've finally proven themselves as a top-tier team with that epic comeback against Chelsea. Mikel Arteta's squad looks solid, and now they're in a great position to take on Manchester City or Newcastle in the EFL Cup final.

Their Premier League title hopes are looking strong too, with six points clear at the top. It's about time they got some silverware under their belt โ€“ all that hard work must be paying off! The quadruple dream is also on the cards, and if they can keep this momentum going, watch out for Arsenal! They're definitely back in the hunt now ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
OMG ๐Ÿคฉ just saw the news about Arsenal winning that Carabao Cup semi-final 4-2 against Chelsea! They've finally shed that 'nearly men' tag ๐Ÿ’ช after years of struggling and people doubting them. It's a huge win for Mikel Arteta and the squad, especially with Kai Havertz's last-minute goal ๐Ÿคฏ - it just proves they're capable of competing with the best teams in the league! Now, with 6 points clear at the top of the Premier League table ๐Ÿ†, I think their chances of winning the title are looking more promising by the minute ๐Ÿ’ช. They might even be able to go for that quadruple now? ๐Ÿคž Either way, it's super exciting for Arsenal fans - let's hope they can silence the doubters once and for all! โšฝ๏ธ
 
omg what a game!!! i was on the edge of my seat when kai havertz scored that injury-time winner ๐Ÿคฏโค๏ธ it's like all the doubts about arsenal are finally washed away and they're back in the mix for those big trophies ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’ช mikel arteta has proven himself to be one of the top managers in the league, and now its time for his team to take center stage ๐Ÿ”ฅ their squad looks solid, and with the momentum they've got going on, a quadruple is definitely within reach ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ” can you imagine arsenal winning all four major domestic cups? ๐Ÿ˜ฒ that would be some serious history-making stuff ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
omg i'm so hyped 4 arsenal!!! ๐ŸŽ‰ they've been through so much and still managed to pull off that epic win against chelsea! ๐Ÿ™Œ mikel arteta must be dying of happiness right now ๐Ÿ˜‚ and to think they had to deal with all those expectations from fans and media... talk about pressure! ๐Ÿ’ช but this victory is proof they can hold their own in the big leagues. now, a quadruple would be insane!!! ๐Ÿคฏ fingers crossed for arsenal in the efl cup final against man city or newcastle ๐Ÿ˜…
 
OMG, can you even?! ๐Ÿคฏ I'm beyond stoked for Arsenal! They've been called "nearly men" for ages and it's amazing they finally silenced that criticism with such a thrilling win over Chelsea ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ Arteta's squad is on fire right now and it's looking like they have a real shot at winning the Premier League title too! ๐Ÿ’ช The momentum is definitely building behind them and I'm loving every minute of it ๐Ÿ˜Š Now, let's see if they can go all out for that quadruple... wouldn't that be something?! ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‘
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Carabao Cup win ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, four years ago they'd get thrashed by teams like Chelsea in the semis and everyone would be writing them off as 'nearly men'. But now? They're suddenly a team to be reckoned with ๐Ÿ’ช. The pressure must've been intense for Arteta and the squad to deliver this win, especially after all the expectations that came with it. Still, I'm not gonna lie, it feels about time they put in some real silverware ๐Ÿ†. Now, let's see if they can keep this momentum going in the EFL Cup final... and then we'll be talking quadruple ๐Ÿค“!
 
OMG, finally! The Gunners are breaking free from that "nearly men" label ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ”ดโœจ. I'm loving this momentum shift under Mikel Arteta's management - it's like they're saying, "We're here to stay!" ๐Ÿ˜Ž They've got the talent and determination, now it's time for them to bring home some trophies ๐Ÿ†. That EFL Cup final is gonna be a massive test, but I think Arsenal are more than ready to take on Manchester City or Newcastle - they're building towards something BIG ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ. The quadruple dream might be a stretch, but who knows? Stranger things have happened in football right? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Can't wait to see what's next for this talented squad! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
 
omg I'm so happy for arsenal!!! ๐Ÿคฉ I was watching that game with my friends last night and we were all going wild! I had no idea they were still playing in the cup and now they're going to play in the final ๐ŸŽ‰. I think this is a great boost for their chances of winning the league too, it's been so hard to follow them this season ๐Ÿ˜…. Do you think they can actually do the quadruple though? ๐Ÿค” I mean, it would be insane! ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
I'm loving this comeback story ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ช from Mikel Arteta's squad! 4-2 is a thrashing against Chelsea, and that Kai Havertz goal at the end was pure drama ๐Ÿคฏ. It's been ages since we've seen Arsenal win something big, so this feels like a major breakthrough.

However, let's not get ahead of ourselves ๐Ÿ˜‚. We still need to see how they perform in the EFL Cup final, which could be either Manchester City or Newcastle ๐Ÿ†. Can they handle that level of pressure? And what about their Premier League title hopes? 6 points clear is a good cushion, but you never know what can happen between now and May ๐Ÿค”.

Still, this win has given the team a massive confidence boost, and I think we might be seeing more of this kind of form from them in the future ๐Ÿ”ฎ. They've got the talent, and they're finally showing it ๐Ÿ’ฅ. Bring on the Champions League final! โšฝ๏ธ
 
๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ฅ omg finally! arsenal's journey to redemption has begun ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ›ธ i mean, mikel arteta's side has been working tirelessly for years and to see them break through like this is pure magic โœจ the way they took down chelsea 4-2 in aggregate was insane ๐Ÿ˜ฒ kai havertz's injury-time goal will go down in history ๐Ÿ”ฅ and now with six points clear at the top of the premier league, their title hopes are looking stronger by the day ๐Ÿ’ช let's be real, the 'nearly men' tag is officially done ๐Ÿšซ and with a possible quadruple on the cards, arsenal fans are going wild ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ”ฎ can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for these guys ๐Ÿค”
 
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