Rooney praises Arteta's loyalty despite Cup final loss

Wayne Rooney thinks Arsenal's Mikel Arteta deserves a round of applause for sticking with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal during the Carabao Cup final. Despite the 2-0 loss to Manchester City, Rooney praised Arteta's loyalty. Meanwhile, Micah Richards suggested that Arteta should have subbed out Piero Hincapié after his yellow card. Now, Arsenal is gearing up to face Southampton in the FA Cup!

Quick rundown

1.Wayne Rooney praises Arteta's loyalty to Kepa.

2.Arteta's decision to start Kepa over Raya sparks debate.

3.Manchester City triumphs over Arsenal in Carabao Cup final.

4.Micah Richards critiques Arteta's substitution choices.

5.Arsenal to face Southampton in FA Cup post-international break.

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
Kepa ki galti se Arsenal ka trophy sapna hua khatam!
Kepa ki galti se Arsenal ka trophy sapna hua khatam!
Arsenal fans, kya yeh acceptable hai? Kepa Arrizabalaga ne Carabao Cup final mein Manchester City ke khilaf 2-0 se haar kar sab kuch kharaab kar diya! Kya yeh sirf Kepa ki galti hai ya Arteta ki bhi? Fans ka gussa to dekhne layak hai! Kya trophy ke sapne ab khatam ho gaye? Mujhe jawab chahiye!
08:45 pm on Sunday, 22 March, 2026
Arsenal Fans Fuming: Kepa Over Raya? Such a Shame!
Arsenal Fans Fuming: Kepa Over Raya? Such a Shame!
Yo, Arsenal fans ain’t feelin’ Mikel Arteta’s decision to start Kepa in goal for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley. They’re hollerin’ online, ‘Why Kepa, man? Such a shame!’ while David Raya, the real MVP, sits on the bench. This match is gonna be tighter than a fresh pair of kicks, fo’ shizzle.
05:10 pm on Sunday, 22 March, 2026
Arteta drops knowledge on Odegaard and Timber before Cup clash
Arteta drops knowledge on Odegaard and Timber before Cup clash
Yo, Arsenal’s head honcho Mikel Arteta just laid down the scoop on Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber before the Carabao Cup showdown on Sunday at Wembley. Odegaard's been chillin' with a knee issue, while Timber’s got an ankle sprain. Arteta’s hopin’ they’ll be back in the mix, but it all hinges on that training session tomorrow, ya feel me?
04:15 pm on Friday, 20 March, 2026
Ruben Dias Struck by Injury Hex Before Carabao Cup Duel
Ruben Dias Struck by Injury Hex Before Carabao Cup Duel
In a twist befitting a wizarding tale, just before the grand Carabao Cup showdown at the majestic Wembley, Manchester City's noble knight, Ruben Dias, has fallen prey to a hamstring hex! With their brave defender sidelined, Pep Guardiola's squad must summon all their magic to triumph against Arsenal, who smell victory like a potion brewing. Will the Cityzens conjure a win and claim their first trophy since 2024?
04:10 pm on Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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