Arsenal London head coach Mikel Arteta shared his thoughts about the confrontation with Pep Guardiola at the English League Cup final.

" When the big moments come and the time comes to win a trophy, take it and bring it home - you yourself need to prove yourself and earn a difference.

We ourselves have already understood everything, because we understand what is at stake. Now it’s important to earn the upcoming deadline and play the upcoming match. The fact that we continue to fight in several tournaments says a lot about the team.

This is one of the initial moments, and even more important in the bag - whether you win a trophy or not. We need to inform you. This is obvious. I need to work in the field.

I had the absolute privilege of working with Pep at all times, with all the staff and with the great club. This is being lost to a part of me, what has become a part of my career and who I am today as a coach,” Arteta said.

The League Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City will take place today, at 18:30 Kyiv time.