Ian Wright names Arsenal player who should have started Carabao Cup final defeat

Arsenal legend Ian Wright (Picture: Sky Sports)

Ian Wright was surprised by Mikel Arteta ’s team selection for Arsenal ’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City .

Arsenal’s wait for a first major trophy since 2020 goes on after they were beaten 2-0 by Premier League title rivals Man City at Wembley .

The Gunners were marginally the better side in the first half but it was a totally different story after the break, with two Nico O’Reilly headers stunning Arteta’s side.

Speaking at half-time, Wright revealed he wanted Gabriel Martinelli to start against Manchester City.

‘From an Arsenal point of view I would have Gabriel Martinelli in there,’ he said on Sky Sports. ‘Martinelli would always make my team, especially on a day like this at Wembley.

Mikel Arteta during the Carabao Cup final (Picture: Getty)

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