Arteta told the squad to stay calm after defeats to City in the Carabao Cup final and Southampton in the FA Cup, noting this is the first time the team has lost two consecutive matches this season. He stressed the need to regain their identity and focus as they prepare to host Sporting on Tuesday, with Raya back between the posts. Saka and Timber will miss the game due to injury, but Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard are expected to start.
Arsenal Remain Calm After Cup Losses
Arteta and Raya say the Gunners must not panic after back‑to‑back losses, and Arsenal will face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter‑final.