Mikel Arteta has performed superbly as Arsenal manager, but there is still room for improvement in some areas. Whilst Arteta’s Premier League record is phenomenal, with just one defeat in 2024 so far, his record in the domestic cups is significantly worse. Since winning the FA Cup in his first season, Arteta has not reached the final in either of the domestic cups, and his record in the Carabao Cup is particularly poor. There is a big factor behind Arsenal’s poor showings in the Carabao Cup, as the club have historically deemed it a lower priority, and used it as an opportunity for rotation, w…