Wed. Apr 8th, 2026
Arteta: Arsenal Aimed to Prove a Point After “Difficult Period”

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Following consecutive defeats, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated his team “had a point to prove,” praising their response after Kai Havertz’s late goal secured a crucial first-leg victory in their Champions League quarter-final clash against Sporting CP.

MATCH REPORT: Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal

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