Timber Says EFL Cup Win Could Fuel Arsenal’s Premier League Title Bid

‎Arsenal defender, Jurrien Timber, says winning the EFL Cup could drive the Gunners to greater achievements this season.

‎Mikel Arteta’s side are 90 minutes from ending their six-year major-trophy drought after beating Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday to reach next month’s final.

‎Arsenal sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League and have qualified for the Champions League last 16 after an unbeaten league campaign. They will also face third-tier Wigan in the FA Cup fourth round a week on Sunday.

‎”We don’t have anything yet, but we’ve put ourselves in an amazing position to win,” Timber said when asked if winning the League Cup could spur Arsenal on to greater heights.

‎”The Carabao (EFL) Cup final is coming early, so maybe that could be nice for us as a motivation and a boost towards the other cups as well.

‎”It’s not always possible to play your best. But this team does an amazing job of finding a way to win, no matter what. We have done it away at Chelsea, where it is not easy (to win), and then at home as well. So, it is very deserved.
‎”You could see how relieved everyone was and how happy we are going to Wembley. And hopefully there are more celebrations to come.”

‎Kai Havertz came on as a substitute to seal Arsenal’s spot in the final, scoring in stoppage time against his former club, Chelsea.

‎Havertz had missed a year due to hamstring and knee surgeries but has now found the net in two of his last three appearances.

‎”Kai’s presence within the team makes a big difference, but also on the pitch,” said Timber. “Everyone can see his amazing qualities, and how happy we all were for Kai.
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‎”He is a fun character. He is not quiet and everyone likes him.

‎”When he’s not there, I think everyone notices that, so we’re happy he’s here with us again. I hope he enjoys this moment, and hopefully, there are many more moments like this for him.”
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‎Arsenal next hosts Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.

‎A win could extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points before Pep Guardiola’s men travel to defending champions Liverpool the following day.