Arsenal vs Man City: This is on Arteta — Fans mention BIG mistake that cost Gunners EFL Cup

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is facing intense backlash from furious supporters on social media following the club's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

The focal point of the frustration is Arteta's decision to start cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga over undisputed first-choice David Raya. 

The selection decision proved disastrous in the previously tight game against City when Kepa made a catastrophic blunder in the 60th minute, completely fumbling a routine leaping catch from a Rayan Cherki cross. 

The loose ball allowed 21-year-old Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly to easily nod in the opening goal from close range. 

Just four minutes later, O'Reilly found the back of the net again to seal the victory for Pep Guardiola's side, leaving Arsenal fans to immediately point to Arteta's lineup choice as the main reason for missing out on the season's first major piece of silverware.

While Arteta’s decision to retain Kepa for the final was consistent with his policy throughout the tournament, fans argued online that a final against a rival of Manchester City's calibre required the absolute security of Raya between the sticks.