David Raya should have been given the nod for Arsenal, says Gary Lineker (Picture: Getty)Gary Lineker has questioned the decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City, claiming the call ultimately ‘backfired’ on Mikel Arteta and cost his side. Remember the final a few years ago, the penalty shootout, when he wouldn’t go off?’ ex-England striker Lineker said on The Rest Is Football podcast. Arsenal still have plenty left to fight for (Picture: Getty) Old Arsenal fears reignited We have seen Arsenal collapse in the past. ‘He’s played the whole competition and we fully trust him.’POLL Poll Is Arteta at fault for Arsenal's Carabao Cup final loss? Arrow MORE: Ray Parlour says Arsenal star ‘didn’t get a kick’ in Carabao Cup final loss to Man CityArrow MORE: Man Utd target Arsenal fan favourite amid doubts over Luke ShawArrow MORE: Emmanuel Petit slams Mikel Arteta decision that ‘killed’ Arsenal in Carabao Cup final

Source: Metro March 23, 2026 08:08 UTC