Arteta sends apology message to Arsenal’s fans over Carabao Cup exit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sent a letter of apology to the fans after the team bid farewell to the English League Cup after Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat to host Brighton 3-1 on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium in the third round of the competition.
The Gunners were eliminated from the third round of the EFL Cup for just the second time in their last 20 appearances after Brighton responded to Eddie Nketiah's opener with three unanswered goals.
"The view is that the result doesn't reflect what happened on the pitch, I think it's clear," the Arsenal manager said. "In moments where we were clearly on top of the game, we didn't take our opportunities," Arteta added.
Another fringe player to come under criticism was Fabio Vieira, who is yet to shine after his move from Porto last transfer window, but Arteta acknowledged the midfielder will take time to adjust.
"I think in front of goal he's been unlucky but every player needs time to adapt. I'm not worried at all," Arteta said.
Arsenal visits Wolves in their final Premier League outing before the World Cup break and will soon have to consider the January transfer window, where Arteta suggested his side could be active.
He added: "That's a window that is open and we'll have to discuss the opportunities that we have and be on the market for opportunities."