Defeat in Carabao Cup Final to Fuel Arsenal's Pursuit of Premier League Glory

Mikel Arteta believes the disappointment of losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City will serve as motivation for Arsenal to push for Premier League success. Despite their quadruple ambitions coming to an end with a 2-0 defeat, the Gunners remain in a strong position to win the league, leading City by nine points. Arteta wants his team to draw on the pain of their Wembley loss, using it as a catalyst to drive them forward in their pursuit of the Premier League title. Arteta reflected on the defeat, saying he could sense the disappointment among his players and acknowledged the need to manage such feelings to achieve their goals. He emphasized the importance of learning from the experience and using it to improve, rather than letting it hinder their progress. With Arsenal still in contention for the FA Cup and Champions League, Arteta has set his sights on an immediate return to Wembley for the FA Cup final in May. However, they must first navigate a challenging quarter-final tie against Southampton. Arteta is aware of the Saints' recent form and is preparing his team for a tough encounter. On the injury front, there is positive news regarding Noni Madueke, whose knee injury is not as severe as initially thought. Madueke could return to action within days, while captain Martin Odegaard and defender Jurrien Timber are also in contention to feature. However, forward Eberechi Eze remains sidelined with a calf issue and will miss the match against Southampton.