Ferdinand: Arteta’s Cup Call Cost Arsenal—Raya Is World’s Best
Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made a costly mistake by benching David Raya for the Carabao Cup final. Ferdinand argued that Raya’s distribution under pressure would have unsettled Manchester City’s press. He called Raya the best goalkeeper in world football and suggested his presence could have changed the game’s outcome. Arteta stood by his choice of Kepa Arrizabalaga despite the Spaniard’s error leading to City’s opening goal. Ferdinand described the decision as “sentimental” and warned Arsenal will regret not playing Raya in such a high-pressure match.
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