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. ‘Arsenal need to get out and we’re not holding the ball up well enough or long enough. So Arsenal need someone to run us out of problems and cause some problems ourselves.’ Mikel Arteta during the Carabao Cup final (Picture: Getty) More to follow…