Did Mikel Arteta just say Arsenal does not ‘need’ to win the Carabao Cup?Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure at Arsenal as the team struggles to live up to expectations. After finishing as runners-up in the Premier League in the last two campaigns, the Gunners now find themselves off the pace, with Liverpool and Chelsea looking like strong contenders for the title. In his five years at the helm, Arteta has secured only an FA Cup and two Community Shields, despite considerable investment in the squad. The Carabao Cup could be Arsenal’s best shot at a trophy this season, and a victory would ease the pressure on Arteta and reinstate the club as a serious contender for silverware.
