‘Fear is what stops you progressing’ – Arsenal legend on Carabao Cup final defeat and what Arteta’s side must focus on improving

‘Fear is what stops you progressing’ – Arsenal legend on Carabao Cup final defeat and what Arteta’s side must focus on improving Less than 24 hours on from defeat at Wembley, Lee Dixon struck a measured but optimistic tone when reflecting on Arsenal’s League Cup final loss to Manchester City . Speaking at an Arsenal Supporters’ Trust event at the Hard Rock Café in Piccadilly Circus, held in aid of the Willow Foundation , the former Arsenal Premier League winner acknowledged the disappointment but made clear it should be seen in the context of a much bigger picture. “It was a tough day at Wembley,” he said.

“But everyone’s here smiling, laughing. We’ve tried to be upbeat, had a laugh with the supporters. That’s important.

” The event itself, supporting a charity founded by Arsenal Double-winning goalkeeper Bob Wilson and his wife Megs in memory of their daughter Hannah, provided a reminder of the wider community around the club. “They’ve raised hundreds and hundreds of thousands of pounds for seriously ill teenagers and young adults,” Dixon said. “It’s about giving them special days out.

It makes a real difference. ” Dixon, an ambassador for the charity, spoke about the close ties between Willow and Arsenal. “Bob and Megs are part of the Arsenal family.