Arteta defends Kepa selection after blunder sinks Arsenal in League Cup final
Mikel Arteta defended his decision to select Kepa Arrizabalaga in the League Cup final after the Arsenal goalkeeper's costly mistake sparked a 2-0 defeat against Man City...
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his choice to start goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the League Cup final on Sunday, despite a costly blunder leading to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga's mistake allowed Manchester City to score their opening goal.
- The loss means Arsenal have not won a major trophy since 2020.
- Arteta stated it would have been "unfair" to drop Kepa, who had played throughout the competition.
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Man City Beats Arsenal 2-0 in League Cup Final - March 2026
Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the English League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring both goals. The win added an interesting twist to the Premier League title race, though Arsenal still maintain a nine-point lead at the top of the table. In the aftermath of the defeat, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his decision to start goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, acknowledging a costly blunder from the keeper that contributed to the loss. The match marked a significant domestic cup outcome for both English clubs.
