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Arsene Wenger's tactical naivety, players being outfought and stars failing to perform in the big games: The 10 problems Arsenal face after their Carabao Cup final defeat

Arsenal delivered a wretched display in Sunday's Carabao Cup final as they were brushed aside with ease by Manchester City at Wembley.

Defeat against an outstanding City team would have come as no surprise but the manner in which Arsenal lost the final has led to further calls for Gunners manager Arsene Wenger to step down at the end of the season.

Here Sportsmail examine 10 of the major problems surrounding Arsenal both on and off the pitch as they head into the final three months of the season.

Arsenal were well-beaten in the Carabao Cup final as they lost 3-0 to Manchester City
Arsenal were well-beaten in the Carabao Cup final as they lost 3-0 to Manchester City

Lack of mental strength

Until this season, one of Wenger's go-to phrases to use in post-match interviews was: 'We showed great mental strength', deployed after watching his side come from behind to salvage a point or scrape a victory.