‌Arteta put his faith in Kepa Arrizabalaga after the Spaniard helped Arsenal get to Wembley. ‌In the 2019 Europa League final, Kepa found himself on the winning side with Chelsea after manager Maurizio Sarri persisted with his league keeper in the competition. Content cannot be displayed without consentThe question, as Wright indicates, is whether Arsenal and Arteta let themselves get bogged down in the latest loss. Article continues belowThere's an argument that Emery invited unnecessary pressure on himself in 2019 by picking Cech. Arsenal won just four of their first 13 league matches the following season, leading to the sacking of the Spaniard and the eventual arrival of compatriot Arteta.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 10:57 UTC