Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issues defiant response to Kepa Arrizabalaga questionArsenal boss Mikel Arteta made the decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga but the goalkeeper's error proved costly as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester CityView 2 Images Mikel Arteta saw Arsenal's wait for a trophy extendMikel Arteta claimed he had "no regrets" about starting Kepa Arrizabalaga in Arsenal's Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City. Kepa has only been used on occasion this term, with all of his appearances coming in the cup competitions. ‌Kepa has come unstuck in three Carabao Cup finals, losing with Chelsea in 2019 and 2022 before his forgettable day out with Arsenal. Arsenal's wait for a trophy dates back to their FA Cup triumph in 2020, which came just months after Arteta was appointed in north London. The Gunners beat Chelsea in the last four to make the final and Arteta didn't hide the pain after coming within 90 minutes of success.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 04:34 UTC