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Arsenal Urged to Stay Calm After Cup Losses

Mikel Arteta and David Raya advise Arsenal to remain calm after back‑to‑back cup defeats, focusing on their Champions League first‑leg against Sporting.

Mikel Arteta cautioned Arsenal not to panic after losses to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and Southampton in the FA Cup, stressing the need to rediscover the team’s identity. Goalkeeper David Raya will be back between the posts for the first‑leg tie against Sporting CP on Tuesday in Lisbon, with key players Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard expected to start as Saka and Timber remain injured.