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Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Says It Would Have Been ‘Unfair’ to Drop Kepa After He Commits Error in Carabao Cup Final, Piers Morgan Responds
O'Reilly’s two headed goals secured Manchester City’s first trophy of the season after Arsenal struggled to perform at Wembley, boosting City's campaign momentum.
- At Wembley, Manchester City won the season's first silverware after Arsenal failed to deliver in the Carabao Cup final.
- By keeping Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal after starting him in every round, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faced costly consequences when Kepa dallied on the ball.
- In the second half, O'Reilly, Manchester City left-back, scored two headers to step up as City's saviour, setting the standard when inspiration was needed.
- Despite the Cup loss, the Gunners must now pick up the pieces after a sobering setback, as Arsenal remain fighting on three fronts and stay in control of the Premier League title race.
- Old Arsenal fears have been reignited, as the effects of today's defeat could be season-altering despite past failures being used as a stick to beat them with, affecting the supporters' outlook.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it would have been ‘unfair’ to drop Kepa after he commits error in Carabao Cup final, Piers Morgan responds
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, a decision Piers Morgan disagrees with.
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The Independent (US)Mikel Arteta defends ‘fair’ decision to play Kepa despite Carabao Cup final blunder
Arsenal boss Arteta claimed it would have been unfair to drop his backup goalkeeper Kepa, who had played throughout the Carabao Cup, for first-choice David Raya but his error helped Man City to a 2-0 win at Wembley
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
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L 58%
C 25%
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