Declan Rice has shared how Mikel Arteta 'controls everything' at Arsenal following their Carabao Cup semi-final success against Chelsea. The Gunners secured progression to the final with a 4-2 aggregate victory over their London neighbours, with Kai Havertz's late strike proving decisive in a tight second leg at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal had established a commanding position after prevailing 3-2 in an entertaining first encounter at Stamford Bridge last month. Requiring only a clean sheet to book their place in the Wembley showpiece, Arteta's men appeared more cautious in their forward approach during the return fixture.

The Blues also showed reluctance to commit numbers forward early on despite trailing on aggregate, with Liam Rosenior deploying a defensive five-man backline. Chelsea's conservative strategy proved partially effective as they avoided conceding until throwing players forward desperately in the closing stages.

Nevertheless, Arteta has systematically constructed a defensive structure that proves extremely difficult to breach consistently. The Spanish tactician has transformed Arsenal considerably in recent seasons, with Rice offering frank praise for his manager following the triumph.