"Kepa Arrizabalaga was handed the gloves ahead of David Raya. It was a defensible, if slightly sentimental, decision. The Spaniard had started every round of the competition, playing a key role in Arsenal's run to Wembley."
"Just nine minutes later, the damage was done. Rayan Cherki's speculative cross should have been routine, but it slipped through Kepa's grasp and fell kindly to O'Reilly, who made no mistake in breaking the deadlock."
Manchester City took control of the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal within minutes, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice. Arsenal's lineup raised eyebrows, particularly the decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya. Despite Arteta's confidence in Kepa, he made crucial mistakes, including misjudging a long ball and failing to handle a cross, leading to O'Reilly's opening goal. These errors proved costly, as they shifted momentum decisively in favor of Manchester City, showcasing the harsh realities of high-stakes matches.
Read at Express.co.uk
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