Carling Cup: Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal face Liverpool tonight in the Carling Cup, a competition that Wenger has religiously used to give reserves, youth players and first team squad players a run-out.  We have had some success over the years, reaching one final and three semi-finals, so the policy has its merits.  I would like Wenger to take the competition [...]

Wilshere an English Gem at Arsenal

The media has been castigating Arsene Wenger since he came to England over the lack of English players that have come through the Arsenal ranks during his spell at Arsenal.
In fact during this period both Ashley Cole and Kieran Gibbs have played regularly for Arsenal, in the same period there have been players coming through [...]

Vela Returns Against WBA

Tonight sees Arsenal embark upon another Carling Cup campaign when we host West Brom at the Emirates.  Injuries to key first team players mean that the likes of Bendtner will not be risked; neither will Rosicky’s come back from injury be risked.
Wenger will choose a young team but included in the starting line will be [...]

Arsene Should Target the Carling Cup

On 22 September Arsenal host West Bromwich Albion in the Carling Cup.  This competition has been used by Wenger as breeding ground for youngsters and for fringe first team players to make a claim for a first team start.
Despite treating the competition with some disdain, Arsenal have reached the final once and the semi-final on [...]