"We can talk about Kepa's mistake but those can happen in any game. But more than anything he was the big issue in terms of Arsenal getting through the press."
"Giving an opposition that kind of mindset makes them less convinced sometimes and gives them less conviction when they're trying to carry out Pep's tactical approach."
Manchester City secured the Carabao Cup by defeating Arsenal 2-0. Mikel Arteta's hopes for silverware were dashed, despite Arsenal being Premier League favorites. Goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and James Trafford started, while David Raya and Gianluigi Donnarumma were benched. Arrizabalaga's error led to the first goal, drawing criticism towards Arteta's decision. Rio Ferdinand noted the quality difference between the goalkeepers and emphasized Arsenal's struggle against City's press, stating that Arrizabalaga's distribution hindered Arsenal's performance.
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