Kepa Arrizabalaga faces scrutiny as Arsenal's second-choice goalkeeper
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kepa Arrizabalaga served as Arsenal's second-choice goalkeeper during the 2025/2026 season, when the club won the league. However, concerns have arisen regarding his consistency, especially after a poor performance against Real Betis, where his errors contributed to three goals. The arrival of Illan Meslier has added competition for the position, with Kepa needing to improve his form to maintain his standing in the squad. Arsenal expects all goalkeepers to perform consistently as they approach the new campaign.
- •Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Arsenal last summer.
- •He has been criticized for his performance against Real Betis.
- •Arsenal signed Illan Meslier to strengthen the goalkeeping roster.
- •Kepa's future as second-choice may depend on improved performances.
- •Arsenal is focused on maintaining high standards in goalkeeping.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal fans have now had enough of Kepa – Do you want him gone as well?
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Is Kepa good enough to be Arsenal’s number 2?
"Kepa Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s second-choice goalkeeper, but recent performances have raised further questions about whether he can be relied upon if David Raya is unavailable during the season.Raya...
"Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Arsenal last summer and served as the club’s second-choice goalkeeper during the 2025/2026 season as they won the league.However, there is an argument that Arsenal may not h...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:40 PMArsenal fans have now had enough of Kepa – Do you want him gone as well?
Kepa Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s second-choice goalkeeper, but recent performances have raised further questions about whether he can be relied upon if David Raya is unavailable during the season.Raya...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:05 PMIs Kepa good enough to be Arsenal’s number 2?
Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Arsenal last summer and served as the club’s second-choice goalkeeper during the 2025/2026 season as they won the league.However, there is an argument that Arsenal may not h...
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