Carabao Cup final: Sagna defends Arteta over decision on Kepa after Arsenal’s loss

Former France international, Bacary Sagna, has defended Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta implicit his determination to commencement Kepa Arrizabalaga up of David Raya during the Gunners’ Carabao Cup last decision to Manchester City connected Sunday.

Arteta received disapproval for starting Kepa implicit Raya arsenic the erstwhile Chelsea goalkeeper made an mistake during the brushwood that resulted successful a goal.

Two goals from Nico O’Reilly ensured Pep Guardiola’s men defeated Arteta’s broadside astatine Wembley.

Speaking to Covers, arsenic quoted by Sportskeeda, Sagna said, “Mikel Arteta did not marque a mistake by starting Kepa implicit Raya successful goal.

“Kepa’s mistake outgo Arsenal a goal, but it was not the lone crushed wherefore they mislaid the game.

“Arsenal started to beryllium backmost successful the 2nd half, and they invited unit from Manchester City.”

Carabao Cup final: Sagna defends Arteta implicit determination connected Kepa aft Arsenal’s loss