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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta started Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, saying the decision was fair after Kepa’s cup contributions; City won 2-0, aided by a Kepa error on a cross, prompting questions about sentiment in selection and whether Raya’s ball-playing strengths might have helped in a high-press game.
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Wembley Carabao Cup final after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s error allowed Nico O'Reilly to score the opener and add a second; Cherki’s showboating drew Guardiola’s disapproval as City dominated after the break, while Arteta defended his goalkeeper choices and now faces questions ahead of a busy run-in.
Arsenal are targeting Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga as a backup goalkeeper for the summer transfer window, viewing his £5 million release clause as an affordable option to strengthen their squad, despite already having David Raya as their first-choice goalkeeper.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, on loan from Chelsea, won the Champions League with Real Madrid, who secured their 15th European title by defeating Borussia Dortmund. Kepa made 20 appearances for Real this season and will return to Chelsea in the summer.
Real Madrid has signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois. Courtois is expected to be out for around seven months due to an ACL tear, prompting Madrid to quickly identify an experienced and affordable replacement. Kepa, who was previously close to joining Bayern Munich, emerged as the favorite choice. The Spanish goalkeeper had a difficult time at Chelsea, losing his starting position to Édouard Mendy but regaining it for most of the 2022-23 season.