Questions were raised the moment the lineup was announced.
Why was David Raya — the man behind Arsenal’s nine-point league lead — on the bench?
Instead, Arteta chose Ke-pa Arri-za-balaga.
A romantic gamble… giving his cup goalkeeper the spotlight on the biggest stage.
But romance quickly turned into tragedy.
Minute 60.
Ra-yan Cherki delivered a cross that looked harmless.
Yet hesitation from Kepa proved fatal.
The ball slipped loose…
and waiting there… was Nico O'Reilly.
One touch.
One goal.