We normally do get past the first match in the league cup but we've got a tough opponent this year. Southampton are playing well (despite the exodus) and don't need to worry about resting players as much as we do.

Unless Wenger is prepared to play Hayden at CB it will probably mean one of Per or Kos being forced to play.


Anyway, probable lineup:

Ospina

Bellerin
Chambers
Kosicenly
Monreal (Gibbs if he's injured)

Flamini
Santi
Rosicky

Podolski
Campbell
Sanogo