Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was criticised for starting Kepa Arrizabalaga instead of David Raya in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. However, former France player Bacary Sagna backed Arteta’s decision.
After the former Chelsea custodian Kepa committed an error that led to a goal in the match, Arteta came under fire for starting him instead of Raya.
Nico O’Reilly scored twice to give Pep Guardiola’s team the victory over Arteta’s at Wembley.
It was not a mistake for Mikel Arteta to start Kepa instead of Raya in goal, Sagna stated in an interview with Covers, as cited by Sportskeeda.
Although it was a contributing factor, Arsenal’s loss was due to more than just Kepa’s error.
“Manchester City took advantage of Arsenal’s defensive lapse in the second half.”