Arteta was RIGHT about Raya #championsleague #arsenal

5 Reasons Why Arsenal Finally Made it to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League

5 – Kiwior has come good at the right time. He did well in most 1v1’s last night. With Zinchenko just coming back from Injury, Arsenal have needed Kiwior, and he has delivered.

4 – Havertz winning arial duels. He won 10/13. When you play though, compact, teams, you have to play over them, and he helped accomplish that.

3 – Ødegaard is a captain growing in his boots. He struggled in a few big matches last year. Not anymore. He’s the reason Arsenal even made it to extra time.

2 – Raya’s composure. Arteta was right in signing him. Raya was calm the entire match, holding onto crosses, and in the end, saving penalties too.

1 – They finally have a strong team. Porto did the thing so many teams did to Wenger’s Arsenal over the years, where they just played physical and Arsenal would crumble. Not anymore. Their backline is to thank, Rice is to thank, and Havertz is to thank.