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Kepa & Arsenal highlight how promises create ‘real problems’

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s costly error in the 2026 Carabao Cup final has seen Arsenal highlight how selection promises can cause “real problems”. The Gunners goalkeeper quite literally dropped a clanger against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, having been assured of his League Cup spot by Mikel Arteta. Respect has been retained at Emirates Stadium, but did that come at the cost of a major trophy?

Wake up, Arsenal! Carabao crash been on the cards for weeks

Manchester City beat Arsenal in the first final of the English football season, with Pep Guardiola schooling former apprentice Mikel Arteta to secure the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday. The contest was decided by two second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, who twice crept into the Gunners’ box effectively unmarked to score from a pair of almost identical crosses.

'Monumental error' - Arteta blasted for mistake in Carabao Cup final

Mikel Arteta has found himself under intense scrutiny following Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners manager opted to start deputy goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga over undisputed number one David Raya, a decision that proved costly when the Spaniard's error handed City the lead in the game.

Arteta explains decision to start Kepa in Carabao Cup final

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vigorously defended his decision to start goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga instead of David Raya following a bitter 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. The Spanish manager insisted he had to reward the shot-stopper for his earlier cup appearances, despite a costly error that handed Nico O'Reilly the opening goal.

Another Carabao nightmare for Kepa! Error costs Arsenal in final

Arsenal's six-year wait for a trophy will go on for at least a few months more after they were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. The Gunners had been tipped to win an unprecedented quadruple, but they fell short in their first attempt to claim some silverware this season, with Mikel Arteta being defeated by mentor Pep Guardiola.

'Keep cold!' - Kepa reveals secret behind Arsenal penalty heroics

Arsenal shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga has revealed the secret behind his shootout heroics following the Gunners' Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. The Spaniard was the star man as the north London side secured their spot in the semi-finals of the competition, setting up a final-four showdown with former side Chelsea.

Kepa is the hero! Arsenal reach Carabao Cup semis on penalties

Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the unlikely hero on Tuesday night as the Gunners sneaked past Crystal Palace and into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a penalty shoot-out. The Gunners went ahead late on thanks to a Maxence Lacroix own goal but were pegged back in stoppage time by Marc Guehi's equaliser. The game finished 1-1 then went to penalties with Kepa saving from Lacroix as Arsenal won 8-7 on spot kicks.

Arsenal step up interest in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper

Arsenal are reported to have stepped up their interest in Borussia Dortmund-owned goalkeeper Diant Ramaj - who is currently on loan at Heidenheim. It is claimed that the Gunners have sent several scouting missions to Germany. David Raya remains No.1 at Emirates Stadium, with Kepa Arrizabalaga filling back-up duties, but further additions between the sticks are being considered.

No Madueke! Arsenal announce squad for pre-season tour of Asia

Noni Madueke will not travel to Asia with his Arsenal teammates, as the Gunners announce their squad for their pre-season tour.

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Chelsea ready to rival West Ham for Leicester goalkeeper

Chelsea have been linked with yet another goalkeeper - with the Blues reportedly set to rival West Ham for Leicester City's Mads Hermansen.

Arsenal sign Kepa! Gunners announce signing of goalkeeper

Arsenal have finalised the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea after activating a £5 million ($7m) release clause in his contract. This transfer marks the end of Arrizabalaga’s seven-year spell at Chelsea, during which he made 163 appearances and secured four major trophies. His initial switch to the Blues in 2018 from Athletic Club for £72m ($99m) still stands as the most expensive transfer ever for a goalkeeper.

Frequently asked questions

: Er ist klassisch als Mittelstürmer unterwegs – und somit ein reiner Neuner, der Tiefe, Tempo und Abschlussstärke verbindet.
: Osimhen wurde am 29. Dezember 1998 in der nigerianischen Metropole Lagos geboren.
: Er trägt bewusst die ungewöhnliche Nummer 45 – diese avancierte zu einem Bestandteil seines Brandings.
: Dazu gibt es unterschiedliche Angaben – je nach Quelle ist von 1,85 oder 1,86 Metern die Rede.
: Osimhen bringt rund 78 Kilogramm auf die Waage. Diese Relation aus Größe und Gewicht passt ideal zu seinem Spielstil.
: Zu seiner Schuhgröße gibt es keine öffentlichen Informationen.
: Osimhens starker Fuß ist der rechte – das spiegelt sich in den Torabschlüssen und seiner Rolle als klassischer Neuner wider.
: In Nigeria begann Osimhen bei der Ultimate Strikers Academy.
: Durch seinen Vertrag bei Galatasaray lebt er in Istanbul.
: Osimhens Fuhrpark bleibt – anders als bei vielen Profis – komplett unter dem Radar.
: Er hat fast zwei Jahre beim VfL Wolfsburg gespielt und zusätzlich eine deutsche Partnerin. Beides deutet klar darauf hin, dass er Deutschkenntnisse besitzt, auch wenn er sie öffentlich kaum nutzt.
: Osimhens einzige Tochter Hailey True kam im Jahr 2022 auf die Welt.
: Er ist seit 2019 mit Stefanie Kim Ladewig liiert – er lernte sie in Wolfsburg kennen, wo sie als Cheerleaderin fungierte.
: Osimhens Vertrag bei Galatasaray bringt ihm aber 18,75 Millionen Euro pro Jahr, und die Ablehnung eines 40-Mio.-Dollar-Angebots aus Saudi-Arabien zeigt, dass er finanziell längst in der obersten Kategorie angekommen ist.
: Er krönte sich zum U17-WM-Sieger und mit Napoli sowohl zu Italiens Meister 2022/23 als auch zum Torschützenkönig in derselben Saison.
: Seine beste Platzierung war Rang 8 im Jahr 2023.
: Auch diese Auszeichnung erhielt er bisher nicht.
: Oft wird er schlicht „Vico“ genannt – und wegen seiner markanten Maske wird er in Fankreisen immer wieder als "der maskierte Stürmer" bezeichnet.

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