Yet, attention will soon shift back to another tournament as the Gunners prepare for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTRice names new dressing room leaderDeclan Rice has underscored the significance of David Raya in the dressing room following his outstanding display in Europe on Tuesday. Declan Rice has hailed team-mate David Raya as a dressing room leaderPotential Carabao Cup final axeDespite Raya's elevated status within the Arsenal team, Kepa Arrizabalaga believes he is edging his colleague to the starting position for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against City. The 31-year-old has served as back-up goalkeeper to the Spaniard this season, but has been guarding the goal for the League Cup matches. I have played in the League Cup final before, but I have played many finals in my career, I have been lucky in that way."

Source: Express March 19, 2026 12:59 UTC