After Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final, manager Mikel Arteta is encouraging his players to use this setback as motivation for the remainder of the season. Currently, Arsenal sits atop the Premier League with a nine-point lead over Manchester City, and they are aiming for a domestic double by also competing in the FA Cup and Champions League. Arteta stressed the importance of learning from the defeat, stating, "How is this going to make us stronger for the final push of the season?" The Gunners are set to face Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, followed by a Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon next week. Arteta also addressed concerns regarding the withdrawal of injured players from international duty, expressing pride in having multiple players representing their national teams. He confirmed that winger Noni Madueke will miss the Southampton match due to injury but could return soon.