Jamie Redknapp slams Mikel Arteta decision as 'monumental error' costs Arsenal dearArsenal manager Mikel Arteta was called out by pundits for choosing to start Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya in the Carabao Cup final following the keeper's costly errorView 2 Images Jamie Redknapp was not impressed with Mikel Arteta's decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya in the Carabao Cup final (Image: Sky Sports)Jamie Redknapp pointed the finger at Mikel Arteta following Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final after the Spaniard's decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal backfired. Unfortunately for the former Chelsea keeper and Arsenal, it was his mistake on the hour mark that gifted Nico O'Reilly the opening goal of the game. ‌And Redknapp was quick to question Arteta after the final whistle, saying that going with Kepa over Raya was a "monumental error". "The difference between Raya and Kepa is so big, so in a big game, you're thinking, 'you've got to go with Raya'. Look, we can talk about it after [the game], but ultimately we're talking about it because [going with Kepa over Raya] cost Arsenal the game."

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 07:29 UTC