Kai Havertz insists Arsenal can still have a ‘very special’ season despite recent setbacks

A dramatic late winner has injected fresh belief into Arsenal ’s season, with Kai Havertz claiming something "very special" is unfolding at the club. His sentiment was echoed by goalkeeper David Raya , who declared himself "100 per cent" confident the Gunners can lift the Champions League trophy. Havertz sealed a crucial 1-0 victory against Sporting Lisbon with a stoppage-time goal in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday, providing Mikel Arteta’s side with a significant advantage ahead of next week’s return fixture at the Emirates.

The late triumph arrived at a pivotal moment for Arsenal, whose campaign had teetered on a knife edge following their first back-to-back defeats of the season. This hard-fought win now offers renewed hope that the club can avoid ending the season without silverware. Reflecting on the turnaround, Havertz stated: "We needed that as we were all frustrated with how the last couple of weeks went.

But now it’s time to move forward, it’s time to be positive and it’s time to all stick together. Kai Havertz scored a late winner for Arsenal in Lisbon (PA Wire) “As a group – as players, staff and the fans – we’re all in this together and we still can make something happen this year. It can be something very special.

That’s what we’re going to go for and now it’s time to win games. " Central to Arsenal’s first-leg success in Lisbon was an outstanding display from goalkeeper Raya. The Spain international, controversially benched for the club’s recent cup exits against Manchester City and Southampton, emphatically proved his worth.