""It is another step but it is just halftime," said Arteta. "We know the big fight we are going to have at the Emirates in a few weeks' time because they are a top side. "In 20 minutes, I'm going to start thinking about Forest, start to prepare there, and make sure everybody recovers from that. That's the routine we have. Very happy with what we have done tonight."
""Put it to bed and now focus on the next one. [It is] really good [for the momentum] because it is a really tough place to come. When you watch them live and the quality they have, how they open you up in a second with the quality they have. It is impressive. That's why I really value what the team has done again.""
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal, leaving them strong favorites to reach the final. After six years of steady progress under Mikel Arteta, the team still needs to turn squad superiority into consistent trophy wins. Arsenal have lost six of eight semifinal matches across four ties under Arteta and scored only twice, including a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Newcastle last season. The 2020 FA Cup win feels distant. Arteta described the result as a step while emphasizing it is just halftime and urging immediate focus on upcoming fixtures.
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