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Three things Mikel Arteta got wrong but one he got right as Arsenal bow out to Liverpool

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Arsenal are out of the Carabao Cup as goals from Diogo Jota in either half handed Liverpool a 2-0 victory on the night, setting up a clash with Chelsea in the final and the Gunners' expense.After a goalless draw at Anfield a week ago, Arsenal started the game with high spirits and dominated the opening stages, but Jota's goal against the run of play changed the complexion of the tie.The Gunners continued to battle after the break but failed to grab a goal back, and it was the visitors that added to their advantage as Jota got in behind the Arsenal defence before neatly finishing past Aaron Ramsdale.Defeat means that Arsenal's chances of silverware this season are over, and their attention is now solely on the Premier League as they look to climb back into the European places.It was a disappointing end to what was otherwise a decent cup run, and here Daily Star Sport assess what Mikel Arteta got right and wrong on the night...Gabriel Martinelli was clearly told to press Trent Alexander-Arnold down the left, and if was down that channel that Arsenal focused most of their attacks.Although Alexander-Arnold is one of the best in the world from his position, he does lack defensive qualities, and that was highlighted as Martinelli breezed past him on multiple occasions.Usually, Alexander-Arnold has Mohamed Salah as support, and the Egyptian does regularly help out, but in his absence it was 17-year-old Kaide Gordon that filled in, leaving Liverpool light.Arsenal may not have taken advantage of Liverpool's weaknesses, but it'll be something that Gunners legend Patrick Vieira will be very interested in, as his Crystal Palace side face the Reds on Sunday.Takehiro Tomiyasu has been sensational since making the switch to Arsenal on.

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