There will be no quadruple for Arsenal. Still in contention in the FA Cup, entered in the quarter-final of the Champions League and with a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League, the Gunners lost in the final of the League Cup against Manchester City (0-2). A performance which was not up to the standards of the London club and this was confirmed in the dejected faces of the players and even the Arsenal staff when seeing Manchester City receive their trophy.
“What this team has accomplished over the last eight months is incredible. We are going to transform this disappointment into motivation to experience the most extraordinary two months in our history. Now we must overcome this pain and disappointment. I want the players to keep a certain perspective”Mikel Arteta wanted to explain after the meeting. But the Spanish technician was not spared for his management of the match and particularly in the second half, where his team “was outclassed in all areas of the game”.
Kepa’s tenure called into question
Despite needing a goal from the 60th minute onwards, Arsenal had just 37% possession in the second half, registering just five shots. “The manner in which this defeat took place raises questions. There is still work to be done to prove they are ready to win the trophies their current season demands.explain Sky Sports. “This match is simply catastrophic. They will definitely have to play better, differently, with an increased attitude and serenity.added The Athletic.
Another concern, the tenure of Kepa Arrizabalaga, at fault during the final. “I know some will say it’s nostalgia because he played in the previous rounds, but Kepa is not as good as Raya, that’s why he is your number 2. So why, in a grand final, do you decide to play him? You must take responsibility for this, it’s a monumental mistake.”said Jamie Redknapp, furious. Arsenal will therefore have to take advantage of the international break to move forward.
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