Arteta hails ‘incredible night’ as Arsenal reach Champions League final

The victory means Arsenal have also equalled their club record for most wins in a single season, according to Opta. 

They have now won 41 games across all competitions, matching the 55-year-old record set in the 1970-1971 campaign.

Arteta said he had never experienced such a raucous build-up and atmosphere both inside and outside the stadium during his time at the Emirates, and that his side now had the bit between their teeth again.

Arsenal’s season appeared to be faltering a few weeks ago but having overcome Atletico and seen Premier League title rivals Manchester City stumble the previous night, the North London side are within touching distance of a first English title since 2004 and potential European glory.

“It’s great. Everybody can feel a shift in energy and belief in everything,” Arteta said.

“Let’s use it in the right way and understand that the margins and the difficulty of what we are trying to achieve is huge, but we have the ability and conviction today, that is for sure.”