David Raya was on the bench for Arsenal’s two cup defeats against Man City and Southampton (Picture: Getty)David Raya admitted there was little he could do but accept Mikel Arteta’s controversial decision to leave his first choice goalkeeper out of his starting line-up for the Carabao Cup final defeat against Manchester City. On both occasions Arteta opted to select his cup keeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and leave Raya on the bench. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s error gifted Man City the lead in the Carabao Cup final (Picture: Getty)‘You have to be there for your teammates, and for Kepa in this example. David Raya has been in sensational form for Arsenal this season (Picture: Getty)‘I think every game is an opportunity and the next game is tomorrow,’ added Raya. So the problem starts earlier than sometimes in this moment it’s too late to give the solution.

Source: Metro April 07, 2026 13:55 UTC