Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explains fatal decision to drop Bernd Leno vs Man City
dailystar.co.ukArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has defended the decision to play Alex Runar Runarsson in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.The summer signing endured a tough night, misjudging an early Manchester City cross, leading to a goal, before dropping a Riyad Mahrez free-kick into his own net in the second-half.Runarsson was also looking shaky with the ball at his feet throughout the 4-1 defeat at the Emirates.But Arteta insists it was the right decision to pick the 25-year-old over seasoned goalkeeper Bernd Leno.“He hasn’t played a lot of games for us, he’s just adapting to the league," the Arsenal boss said at full-time.“We all make mistakes and we have to support him.” Pressed on not using Leno in such a crucial game, Arteta doubled down on his selection.
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