Mikel Arteta: Not winning trophies has been ‘difficult to accept’ for ArsenalBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationMikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s trophy drought has been “difficult to accept” as he prepares to end six years of hurt in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Arteta will lock horns with former mentor Pep Guardiola at Wembley Stadium for the first hurdle of Arsenal’s unprecedented quadruple quest. Arteta won the FA Cup in his opening season as Arsenal manager, but his side have fallen short since, and Sunday’s encounter will be their first final since their 2020 triumph, 2,059 days ago. “But, yes, it has been difficult to accept because I want to win every competition that I’m involved in. Arteta also holds a perfect record at Wembley for Arsenal as both a player and a manager, having played eight and won eight.

Source: Irish Independent March 22, 2026 21:45 UTC