Carragher Blasts Arteta’s Kepa Call After Costly Cup Final Mistake

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has questioned Mikel Arteta’s decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Arrizabalaga’s error allowed Nico O’Reilly to score the opening goal and shifted momentum firmly in City’s favour. Carragher argued that Arteta should have trusted first-choice David Raya for such a crucial match, pointing out Arsenal’s trophy drought and the goalkeeper’s history of big-match mistakes. He contrasted that approach with Manchester City’s handling of their goalkeeping options. The defeat underlined the risks of relying on a second-choice keeper in a major final. Carragher insists Arsenal owe their supporters every chance of ending a six-year trophy wait.

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