US EditionJamie Carragher pinpoints ‘big mistake’ from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City
Carragher condemned Arteta’s choice to start Kepa, who made a key error leading to a 2-0 defeat versus Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
- On Sunday, Arsenal lost 2-0 to Manchester City at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final, with Jamie Carragher criticising Mikel Arteta for starting Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya after Kepa’s error gifted Nico O'Reilly the opener.
- Mikel Arteta defended his decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in domestic cup competitions as 'the right thing to do' and 'only fair', keeping David Raya on the bench unused.
- After the misjudged cross, Kepa Arrizabalaga allowed Nico O'Reilly’s goal near the hour mark and finished with zero saves and a 5.1 rating, appearing 'haunted' at the final whistle.
- As a consequence of the defeat, Manchester City claimed their fifth Carabao Cup, ending Arsenal’s quadruple hopes while Arsenal remain nine points clear in the league.
- Amid the debate over selection, Jamie Carragher criticised Mikel Arteta for not playing David Raya and highlighted Kepa Arrizabalaga’s past refusal to be substituted as a controversial factor.
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Carabao Cup: 'You don't do that' - Carragher slams Arteta over big mistake against Man City
Former Liverpool man, Jamie Carragher has highlighted the error made by manager, Mikel Arteta that led to Arsenal’s defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. The Gunners experienced a disappointing 2-0 loss to their title rivals, thereby missing the opportunity to secure the first trophy of the 2025-26 season. Carragher expressed on X his belief that Arteta erred in opting to start Kepa Arrizabalaga instead of the first-choice goa…
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal star is 'not good enough' after Man City defeat
Jamie Carragher analysing Man City’s win over Arsenal (Picture: Sky Sports) Jamie Carragher criticised Mikel Arteta’s decision to play Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of David Raya in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Arrizabalaga has featured for Arsenal in their domestic cup competitions this season and Arteta continued to put his faith in the former Chelsea goalkeeper for Sunday’s final at Wembley. But the decision backfired on A…
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