"In some way I can understand what Arteta is saying but in a way when you play a final it's different. The final I don't care how you play it, you have to win it, which means you have to put your best players on the pitch."
"For me this is the big difference. I can understand what Arteta said about Kepa and honestly it's nice for him to say that but at this point don't make feelings first. We are talking about winning a trophy."
"Feelings for me are not a concern. You have to make choices for the best of the team, the best of the club and the fans. The fact is this mistake killed the game."
Emmanuel Petit criticized Mikel Arteta for his decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Kepa's mistake led to an early goal by Nico O'Reilly, contributing to Arsenal's defeat. Petit emphasized the importance of fielding the best players in a final, stating that feelings should not influence decisions in crucial matches. Despite the loss, Arsenal remains in a strong position in the Premier League, leading Manchester City by nine points.
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