Arsenal starting Kepa 'backfired big time' after Carabao Cup final howler helps Man City to trophy, says Jamie Redknapp

Jamie Carragher was critical of Mikel Arteta's decision to start second-choice Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of David Raya after his howler during Arsenal's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

Kepa kept his place for Sunday's showpiece after featuring in every round of the Gunners' run to the final, but his inclusion was questioned ahead of the game and came back to bite the Arsenal boss when he failed to take Rayan Cherki's cross, deflecting it straight into the path of Nico O'Reilly for City's opener after an hour.

Arteta defended his decision as "right and fair", however, Carragher believes that Arteta doesn't owe the former Chelsea goalkeeper anything.

He also compared the situation to James Trafford at Man City, as well as Caoimhin Kelleher when he played for Liverpool, who often started in goal in cup competitions and finals.