Arsenal fans mock John Terry recording himself in hope Chelsea score, only for Kai Havertz to win it

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to ITV1: “Did I enjoy it? Very much – especially at the end. We knew it was going to be a real battle out there. That resilience, that clarity to understand what kind of game we had to play…we did that so well.

“There was a special atmosphere inside our stadium. It makes such a difference. We’ve been waiting a few years to get into this position and we’re certainly going to enjoy it [the final].”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said in his press conference: “We are so happy. I think overall, over the two games, we deserved to be through.

“It was a long match. We expected that. We wrapped it up at the end in a beautiful way, with Kai scoring the goal in the manner that he did and the reaction from the crowd.

“The starters, the finishers, the staff all there. It was magical. Really happy because it was a really tough match against a great opponent and we are in Wembley.

“I think the crowd was brilliant today. They brought so much energy and belief to the team in different moments. I think we all deserve to be together in Wembley.”

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior speaking to ITV1: “We dominated the areas we wanted to in the second half, but we didn’t find that quality moment.

“When you’re pushing as we were, we put both defenders in the box and in the last few minutes of injury time that (conceding) can always happen.

“Arsenal know they were in for a game today, over both ties. I think there are clear improvements from the first leg to the second. Yes, it’s painful to lose – you want to go through. We just need to keep making improvements – which I’m seeing.”

Any regrets from the first leg? “In the first leg, I’m not making excuses, but we had an illness go through the camp on the day of the game – we had four players missing – and I’d been in charge for three days. I cannot fault the application, intensity or the fight of the players.

Rosenior in his press conference: “I think everyone can see a difference in our performances. I think you can. I think that’s why you asked me the question. That’s really pleasing.

“But, obviously, losing the game is not what we wanted.

“I’ve been in for less than a month. We’ve had eight games in that month. So, for the players, firstly, to put the performances in that they’ve done, to show me the learning and, by the way, the spirit, the togetherness, the fight in the team was there.

“There’s a lot of encouraging signs. Now I need to see what we look like after a setback. We need to react positively.

“We have a difficult game away in Wolves on Saturday and I need to see what our reaction is to that.”

Arsenal’s Declan Rice, speaking to ITV1: “Credit to Chelsea to be fair. Since their new manager has come in they’ve been really, really good.

“They changed the formation tonight and gave us problems. On another night they could have scored but credit where it is due, our defence was incredible.

“We have a group who really want it. Whatever team comes at us, we’re ready for it. When you play a team like Chelsea they throw so many things at you physically and mentally.

“You’ve got to have that resilience to stay strong and keep going.

“We deserve it. The last three or four years we’ve been at the top of the Premier League competing and got really close but haven’t been good enough.

“That’s why this season we have that extra desire and fire in our bellies to go one step further in every competition. There’s a long way to go but to be a cup final with this club is amazing.”