""I know the effort, the commitment that they put in. There's a lot of work behind it. We've done something that has never been done in the history of our club in 140 years, so that tells you the difficulty of that.""
""Yes, but when I see them track back when we lose the ball, the habits that they have, it's just amazing. There is a reason why we are the only English team in the competition, because this league and this schedule takes the hell out of you and it's very difficult to do what we've done.""
""We are not perfect, we need to improve things, that's for sure, we recognise that. But there's value in what these players have done because they deserve it.""
Arsenal secured a place in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive season, thanks to Kai Havertz's goal in the first leg and a goalless draw against Sporting. Despite the achievement, the team has struggled recently, winning only one of their last five matches and scoring three goals. Key players are injured, yet the team remains focused on results over style. Mikel Arteta acknowledges the physical strain on players but emphasizes their commitment and the historical significance of their achievement.
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