Lehmann supports Arteta's Kepa decision despite cup loss

Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann thinks Mikel Arteta made the right call by playing Kepa Arrizabalaga in the EFL Cup final, even after a 2-0 loss to Man City. Lehmann believes confidence is key and that the pressure got to the team in the second half, but hey, small margins matter in football!

Quick rundown

1.Lehmann backs Arteta's choice of Kepa in EFL Cup final.

2.Kepa's slip-up led to City's opener at Wembley.

3.Nico O'Reilly's brace sealed City's 2-0 victory.

4.Raya shines with 21 clean sheets this season.

5.Kepa to start in Arsenal's FA Cup quarter-final.

Sagna Breaks Down Arteta's Kepa Decision in Cup Final, G
Sagna Breaks Down Arteta's Kepa Decision in Cup Final, G
Yo, Bacary Sagna’s droppin’ knowledge on that Carabao Cup final, ya dig? Kepa flubbed it for City’s first goal, but Arsenal's real issue was sittin’ back like they chillin’ at the beach. Arteta picked Kepa over Raya, and while it backfired, Sagna says it ain’t all on him. Gunners gotta learn to play a lil’ dirty and push back, fo’ shizzle.
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Kepa's Blunder: Arsenal Fans Say He's Finished After Loss
Kepa's Blunder: Arsenal Fans Say He's Finished After Loss
Arsenal fans, let me tell you, they are NOT happy! Kepa, the so-called goalkeeper, just handed Manchester City the Carabao Cup on a silver platter. It was a DISASTER, folks! They were the favorites, but Kepa's blunder? Unbelievable! Fans are saying he 'finished' them, and honestly, can you blame them? Arteta, what were you thinking? Kepa is a total Wembley curse! Sad!
07:55 pm on Sunday, 22 March, 2026
Arteta defends Kepa's start as Arsenal falls to City in final
Arteta defends Kepa's start as Arsenal falls to City in final
Arsenal's fearless leader, Mikel Arteta, stood tall defending his choice to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City! He said dropping Kepa would have been totally unfair! But hold on—Piers Morgan fired back, insisting only the best should play in finals! Kepa's slip-up led to a 2-0 defeat, extending Arsenal's trophy drought. Keep fighting, Gunners! Believe it!
10:10 pm on Sunday, 22 March, 2026
Arsenal ki Carabao Cup ki kahani: Odegaard aur Timber ka haal!
Arsenal ki Carabao Cup ki kahani: Odegaard aur Timber ka haal!
Arsenal ke maidan par, Mikel Arteta ki kahani hai, bhai! Odegaard aur Timber ki fitness ka haal hai, kya shandar jashn hoga Carabao Cup ka! Odegaard chhhe matches se bahar, knee ki dard bhari kahani hai, aur Timber bhi ankle se joojh raha hai. Arteta ki umeed hai, "Training ke baad dekhte hain, bhai log tayaar hain ya nahi!" Goalkeeper ka chunaav bhi hai, Kepa ya Raya, yeh toh hai ek badi baat!
04:15 pm on Friday, 20 March, 2026
Rooney ki shayari: Arteta ki loyalty hai sabse badi baat
Rooney ki shayari: Arteta ki loyalty hai sabse badi baat
Arre bhai, Wayne Rooney ka kehna hai, Mikel Arteta ki dosti ki misaal hai, Kepa ko goal pe rakhne ka faisla! League Cup hai bhai, sabko chamakne ka mauka! Lekin Hincapié ka yellow card tha, substitution ka waqt tha, yeh toh Micah Richards bhi keh gaye! Arsenal ne seekha, ab agla match hai Southampton se, dekhte hain kya hota hai.
10:15 am on Monday, 23 March, 2026

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