Kai Havertz has declared that Arsenal are primed to achieve "something special" this season, injecting a surge of belief into the Gunners' faithful after a crucial Champions League victory. The German midfielder emerged as the late hero in Lisbon, firing home to secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sporting CP in the first leg of their quarter-final clash.

Speaking after the match, Havertz acknowledged the recent frustrations but emphasized a collective shift in mentality. "I think we needed that as we were all frustrated with how the last couple of weeks went," he stated. "But it’s time to move forward, it’s time to be positive, and it’s time to all stick together as a group – as players, staff, fans, we’re all in this together and we still can make something happen this year."

With Arsenal locked in a fierce Premier League title race and now holding a slender advantage in Europe, Havertz's words carry significant weight. "It can be something very special, that’s what we’re going to go for, and now it’s time to win games," he added, setting the tone for a decisive run-in.

The focus now immediately shifts back to domestic duties, as Mikel Arteta's side resumes its quest for a first league title in two decades with a trip to face Bournemouth this Saturday. Following that, all attention will turn to the Emirates Stadium for the pivotal second leg against Sporting CP next week, where Arsenal will aim to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals and edge closer to that "special" achievement.