Overview
- Mikel Arteta rejected the idea of assigning players to specific competitions, saying he will not promise game time in a particular tournament.
- The choice between Kepa Arrizabalaga and David Raya for the Stamford Bridge semi-final remains undecided, with reports noting Kepa is not guaranteed to start.
- Kepa enters the tie after saving the decisive penalty in the previous round to send Arsenal past Crystal Palace.
- Media and fan expectations lean toward Kepa as the cup goalkeeper, though that remains a prediction rather than a confirmed plan.
- Arteta called goalkeepers a special case due to limited opportunities and praised the close, complementary relationship between Kepa and Raya, adding that Arsenal’s depth enables rotation across four competitions.