"Mikel Arteta stated, 'We will see how everybody is [after training on Saturday], and then we'll make the decision.' This reflects the team's approach to evaluating player readiness before the final."
"Arteta emphasized, 'We really trust our teammates and in that case especially when you work with the quality of the keepers that we have right now at Arsenal.' This highlights the confidence in both Kepa and Raya."
"Paul Merson remarked, 'Kepa has been first-choice in the Carabao Cup, and I think they should stick with him. It's only fair because he played well and got you to this stage.' This underscores the importance of consistency in team selection."
"'If I were the manager, I would still stick to my principles and choose Kepa as the keeper for the final. He's not let the team down in this competition and deserves to start,' Merson added, reinforcing Kepa's value to the team."
Kepa Arrizabalaga has started all of Arsenal's Carabao Cup matches this season. Despite calls for David Raya to start due to his recent performances, Mikel Arteta plans to stick with Kepa. Arteta expressed confidence in both goalkeepers and emphasized the team's trust in their abilities. Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson supports the decision to keep Kepa, citing his contributions to reaching the final, while acknowledging Raya's exceptional skills. Merson believes Kepa deserves to start based on his performance in the competition.
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