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I want the Arsenal that went to the Bernabéu and beat Real Madrid amidst all the noise of remontada to show up at the ETIHAD stadium tomorrow, beat Manchester City 2-1 and run away with the league title.

🚨💣🎙️| Kylian Mbappe on the Legacy of Arsene Wenger and Thiery Henry in France: 🗣️ Henry: “Growing up in France, Arsenal was the club. I’m not even exaggerating. Everyone wanted to play for Arsenal. It was the dream. The way the team played, the young talents coming through, the style, the identity… it was something special. And a big reason for that was Arsène Wenger. For us, he wasn’t just a manager, he was Le Professeur. He gave so many young players a voice, a chance, the confidence to express themselves. Especially for French players, he made us believe we could go to England and dominate. Look at Thierry Henry. What Wenger did for him, the trust he gave him, the way he built him into one of the greatest players in history… that inspired all of us. You saw Henry and you thought, ‘I want to be like that, I want to play for that club.’ “En France, Arsenal c’était le rêve pour tous les jeunes joueurs, vraiment.” (In France, Arsenal was the dream for all young players, truly.) I had so many Arsenal kits growing up, it was crazy. Me and my friends, we all wanted to wear that shirt one day. Even my younger brother, his favourite club is Arsenal. That tells you everything about the influence the club had on us. That love I had for Arsenal never left me. It’s still there. Of course, football takes you in different directions, but deep down, that feeling stays with you. You never know in football, anything can happen. I can definitely see myself playing for Arsenal one day. It’s a great club, a massive club in England with history, culture, and a way of playing that every attacking player loves. For me, it would be a dream.”

We’re 3 Champions League games and 6 Premier League games away from the most successful season in our history If you can’t get behind the team now, why did you ever bother supporting in the first place?

🗣️Jorginho on what advice he would give to his former #Arsenal teammates at this late stage in the season: “I would tell them to forget about the last few years, because if they think about it, then they could put pressure on themselves. I think they just should realise how strong they are and what a strong position they are in.” 🙏 ❤️

📲 Eberechi Eze on Instagram: “Semis… 🔥 FOR HIS GLORY!”

🚨 While it’s understood Bukayo Saka is doing everything within his power to return to the pitch as soon as possible, his issue - thought to be achilles tendinopathy - is delicate. Saka is yet to be discounted from featuring against Manchester City this weekend, but would need to progress in the coming days to stand a chance of making the squad. [@RyanTaylorSport]

Declan Rice on Manchester City against Arsenal in the title race showdown Sunday: “Beautiful. I can't wait. It's why we play the game. When you're a kid watching games, and when you're watching the Premier League as a kid, you see these big matches, these title-defining moments. “It comes down to if you're going to be ready, and how much do you want it, you know? They obviously have been in really good form recently. No one's going to hand you anything in this league. “Like you said, there's been a lot of noise. But ultimately, it's down to us as players. That's why we're professionals. That's why we do this game and win will be a massive statement. “These boys are READY. We spoke as a group. We know what's required. Bring it on.”

💬 "This is my club, it's my family." Martinelli shares his reaction as we progress to the semi-finals 👇

one step closer 💪 @Arsenal

🤦‍♂️ "Some of the comments have been silly!" 👍 "They've done their job without having to extend themselves!" 🤷‍♂️ "Sometimes you play to the level of the opposition!" Simon Jordan launches defence of #AFC amid criticism their "boring" and football and poor form! 👊

Thierry Henry on Arsenal’s approach at Man City: “Not like tonight! Or against Bournemouth, Brighton away, Mansfield or anything I’ve seen this season. This is the biggest chance in your life to prove to yourself, as a team, that we can & then people will NOT talk.” “I do believe personally, but I’m sitting here on a chair, working on CBS. There’s nothing I can do. Now, I heard fire. I want to see that fire at the Etihad!” 😤🔥 [CBS]

Pulling the strings. Last night's Player of the Match as voted by you: Ebere Eze 👏

🚨 Arsenal's victory over Sporting Lisbon will provide the club with a significant cash injection of €15 million, excluding matchday revenue. 🚨 The Gunners have earned a record ~€124 million in the ongoing Champions League campaign.

Arsenal reach the #UCL semifinals UNBEATEN 🔴👏

📸| Eze at FT #afc

Thierry Henry: “We are in the semi-final of the Champions League, well done, so obviously I am over the moon. *knocks* City. I want the team to WIN there. No draw, WIN. Statement.” 😤 🎥 @CBSSportsGolazo

Thierry Henry: "Come on Arsenal. Show the fire at the Etihad. I believe in you.”

Declan Rice on the upcoming Manchester City clash: “How much do you want it? I know I'll be ready, and I know our players will be ready, so let's go. Let’s have it.” Mikel Arteta reveals Declan Rice has been given the captaincy over the past two games as the Arsenal players decided he has to have it.

Keep believing.

Arteta: There is a reason why we are the only English team in this competition. This schedule takes the hell out of you.