After admirably digging in, Arsenal now rise to the greatest stage. A season that has been characterised by such angst and toil may yet finish with jubilation and ascension - twice over. You could see from the final whistle this meant everything, as players punched the air in joy, and they might yet win everything that matters. The Premier League trophy and European Cup are both now within touching distance. Arsenal are into the Champions League final for the first time in two decades (PA) Even a long-awaited return to the Champions League final - just the second in their history and first since 2006 - represents an immense achievement. Few expected this when Mikel Arteta took over given the basketcase they were in December 2019, and even a few seasons into his tenure. He has restored a seriousness to the club and returned them to the elite. This is what they dreamed of. Budapest now offers the opportunity for the Basque to become the first manager to bring the Champions League back to Arsenal.…