"I have to do what I feel is right, which is honest and which is fair. I think we have an outstanding goalkeeper in Kepa. He's played all the [games in the] competition and I think it would have been very unfair for him and for the team to do something different."
"I can never promise a player to play certain competitions; they have to earn it and do enough. We are guided by what we see. What he's done in the competition, and how he helped us."
Mikel Arteta defended his decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, despite a blunder that contributed to Arsenal's loss. Arrizabalaga, Arsenal's No. 2 goalkeeper, failed to catch a cross, leading to a goal. Arteta emphasized the importance of fairness and principles in his decision, stating that Arrizabalaga deserved to play based on his performance throughout the competition. He dismissed suggestions that Arrizabalaga's role was part of a prior agreement, insisting players must earn their positions.
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