Arteta Sticks with Kepa for FA Cup Clash

0:00From across Europe, powered by AI, this is Europe News Today. I'm Corey with the story. Arsenal boss Mikhail Arteta is ready to start Kepa Arizableaga in their FA Cup quarter final clash with Southampton the Saturday. Even after Kepa's big mistake gifted Manchester City, the opener in that two nothing care about Cup final loss, two weeks back, Arteta's sticking with the 31-year-old Spaniard. Kepa's barely seen Premier League action this season, just Cup games and a meaningless Champions League match. But he's logged every minute of Arsenal's FA Cup run so far, showing Arteta trust him in knockout football. Arteta made it clear he won't ditch a player over one air. It's all about attitude and behavior. He gave Kepa support from the team, staff and fans, saying the keeper's experience means he's primed to bounce back without needing extra pep talks. Meanwhile, Arsenal still nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, chasing a title while eyeing a Champions League quarter final first leg.

1:00Against sporting Lisbon next week, that Wembley defeats Stung, but Arteta's turning it into fuel. The Gunners head to St. Mary Stadium, hungry to reach the semis, using that loss to sharpen up for the run-in.