Simple truths about Arsenal worries as Mikel Arteta looks to put Carabao Cup loss behind himLacking ideas, invention and a spark, Arsenal were comfortably beaten by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup Final - Mikel Arteta's men desperately need to turn things around when they return to actionView 2 Images Declan Rice suffers Wembley heartbreak (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)The worry for Arsenal goes way beyond fatigue. ‌Looking at Arsenal’s performance in the Carabao Cup final, they looked like a team which is also short on ideas. ‌View 2 Images Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Carabao Cup final (Image: Getty Images)It was a huge blow. Arsenal need some creativity rather than flat, uninventive and uninspiring performances like they had at Wembley. It is a challenge for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta to come back and respond.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 14:57 UTC