Kepa Arrizabalaga has started ahead of David Raya for all of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup and FA Cup games this season (Getty)Mikel Arteta is set to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday. Kepa has started in all five of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup matches this season, as well as the three matches in the FA Cup. According to The Athletic, ‘sources with knowledge of the club’s plans’ are suggesting that Arteta has opted to stick with Kepa in goal for the final against Manchester City. ‘The big decision that Arsenal need to make is whether they go with Kepa Arrizabalaga or David Raya in goal,’ Merson told Sportskeeda. ‘Kepa has been first-choice in the Carabao Cup, and I think they should stick with him.

Source: Metro March 21, 2026 22:53 UTC