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Arteta backs Arsenal to build on 'magical' place in EFL Cup final

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Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English League Cup semi final second leg, football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London on February 3, 2026. (Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will use the "magical" feeling of reaching the League Cup to fuel their Premier League title charge.

Arteta's side beat Chelsea 1-0 in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday as Kai Havertz netted with virtually the last kick of the game to seal a 4-2 aggregate victory.

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