Arsenal have won 50 per cent of their league games so far. Their position in the table is by no means poor enough to rule out another stab at the title, but it is less encouraging than expected.

But, the goal each year is simple, especially for a club like Arsenal: win trophies. No better way to quell early season concerns than by winning the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Crystal Palace (4-3-3) GK: Tommy Setford —Arsenal's youngster comes into the side instead of Neto considering the Brazilian is cup tied with Bournemouth.