'Monumental error' - Mikel Arteta blasted for team selection after Arsenal lose Carabao Cup final to Man City | Goal.com US

"Jamie Redknapp criticized Mikel Arteta's decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga, calling it a 'monumental error.' He stated, 'Kepa is not as good as Raya - that's why he's your No 2.'"

"Redknapp emphasized the importance of making the right choices in major finals, saying, 'When you're trying to get across the line, you've not won a trophy in so long, do you decide to play him?'"

Mikel Arteta faced criticism after Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. He chose to start Kepa Arrizabalaga instead of David Raya, which resulted in a costly error. Kepa's mistake allowed Manchester City to take the lead, and they scored again shortly after. This defeat marked over five years without a trophy for Arsenal. Pundit Jamie Redknapp condemned Arteta's decision as a 'monumental error,' emphasizing that sentiment should not influence such crucial matches.

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