Carabao Cup final: Piers Morgan disagrees with Arteta over comments after Arsenal’s loss
Sport Carabao Cup final: Piers Morgan disagrees with Arteta over comments after Arsenal’s loss Published on March 22, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has disagreed with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta over his comments after the team’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Arteta watched as Man City defeated the Gunners 2-0 to lift this year’s Carabao Cup trophy. After the final whistle, Arteta claimed that he picked goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga over David Raya to start against Man City because it was the “right and honest” decision. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to Arteta, it would be unfair not to start Kepa, who has been the goalkeeper for the competition so far. Reacting, Morgan, in a post on X, said he disagreed with Arteta’s comments. “Don’t agree with this. The Best available XI should play any cup final. Sentiment should never come into it.” Don't Miss Alleged financial scandal against Abakaliki FC coach meant to distract management – Ebonyi Sports Commissioner You may like Carabao Cup final: Guardiola names best three teams after 2-0 win over Arsenal Carabao Cup final: Big statement – Oliseh reacts as Arsenal lose to Man City Carabao Cup final: Guardiola makes history after Man City’s 2-0 win against Arsenal. Carabao Cup final: Ian Wright reveals who to blame as Arsenal lost 2-0 to Man City BREAKING: Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 to win Carabao Cup Carabao Cup final: Eze, Timber out of Arsenal squad, Ruben Dias injured