Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal Football Club, admitted that the team's recent defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final left him feeling like he had a 'ball of poison' in his stomach. The loss, which saw Arsenal outplayed in the second half with two goals from City's Nico O’Reilly, has left a lasting impact on Arteta, who vowed to use this painful experience to motivate his team for the remainder of the season. He expressed that the memory of losing a final at Wembley will haunt him for 'the next 30 years' and emphasized the importance of learning from this setback. As Arsenal prepares for their FA Cup match against Southampton, Arteta has not confirmed whether Kepa Arrizabalaga, who made a critical error in the final, will start. He defended Arrizabalaga, stating that errors are part of football and that the goalkeeper is experienced enough to handle the pressure. Additionally, Arteta addressed concerns about player fitness, particularly Declan Rice, who is currently operating at only 70% fitness. The manager is hopeful that some injured players will return soon, as Arsenal looks to regain momentum in their pursuit of silverware this season.