Arteta and goalkeeper David Raya stressed that the Gunners should not panic following losses to City in the Carabao Cup final and Southampton in the FA Cup. The team will face Sporting in the first leg of the Champions League quarter‑final, with key players like Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard expected to start. Saka and Timber remain injured, but Arteta believes the squad can regroup and get back on track.
Arsenal Urge Calm After Cup Losses
Manager Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to stay calm after back‑to‑back Cup defeats by Manchester City and Southampton, insisting the side must rediscover its identity before the Champions League tie in Lisbon.