Arsenal lost 0-2 to Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium, failing to win the title after conceding two goals in the second half. England star Condoleezza Rice stated that the team will continue to move forward and strive to achieve their next goals.

The score didn't change until the 60th minute of the second half. Laryan Serki received a diagonal pass from Bernardo Silva in the penalty area and crossed the ball. Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa fumbled the clearance, and Nico Aurelli headed the ball into the net, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

Just four minutes later, Nunes combined with his teammates to assist Nico Aureli for the goal. Ultimately, Arsenal were defeated 0-2 by Manchester City in this final, missing out on their first title of the season.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said: "It's really disappointing and sad. It was a final we absolutely didn't want to lose, but ultimately we gave them two chances. We have to look at ourselves; if we had taken that chance in the first half, the game might have been completely different. There were actually a lot of positive moments in the first half, but we have to keep moving forward. There's still a lot to look forward to before the end of the season."

“This is a final at Wembley Stadium, and we never want to lose. I know what this game means to Arsenal fans, and everyone can feel it. But we are still competing in three important competitions, and we need to stay positive, united, and keep moving forward because we have many goals to strive for.”

Despite losing the title, Arteta's team is currently top of the Premier League table, has reached the Champions League quarterfinals, and is also competing in the FA Cup.

Rice continued, "We're top of the Premier League table, and we're also in the FA Cup and the Champions League. We could have done better in this game, but that's football. There's a lot to look forward to in the next two months, so we'll keep going because there are still many goals to achieve."

"I was very touched by the fans' dedication and enthusiasm before the game. They kept singing and cheering for us, and I am proud to be a player for Arsenal. Of course, we were also frustrated because we let them down. They deserved to be rewarded."

Rice added, "Whether at home or away, the fans have always been with us, never giving up on us and supporting us. As I said, it is indeed disappointing not to win this title, but we hope to still achieve good results in the next few competitions."

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