Arsenal legend Ian Wright (Picture: Sky Sports)Ian Wright was surprised by Mikel Arteta’s team selection for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The north London side’s best chance in fact came early on when Kai Havertz was denied by Manchester City back-up goalkeeper James Trafford. But Arsenal were relatively toothless and Wright, speaking at half-time, revealed he wanted Gabriel Martinelli to start against Manchester City. Mikel Arteta during the Carabao Cup final (Picture: Getty)‘From an Arsenal point of view I would have Gabriel Martinelli in there,’ Wright said on Sky Sports. Arrow MORE: Gary Neville makes Premier League title claim after Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester CityArrow MORE: Premier League game halted over racist abuse during Newcastle vs SunderlandArrow MORE: Why Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze miss the Carabao Cup final for Arsenal

Source: Metro March 22, 2026 20:54 UTC