Winning the Carling Cup will boost the club

Winning the Carling Cup will boost the club

I am extremely happy to see that Wenger is treating the Carling Cup more seriously this season.

We have a good chance in the Carling Cup this year and I have a feeling that the West Ham - Man Utd might produce a surprise.

West Ham always play well against Man Utd and they will want to keep some momentum after winning against Wigan on Saturday. Avram Grant is under serious pressure so every game is vital if he wants to save his job.

As for us, I think that the Carling Cup would bring renewed optimism around the club.

It will give the belief that this manager can win trophies again at this club.

Most of this squad has not won a trophy at this club or in England and winning a first trophy could give them the hunger and belief for years to come.

The League Cup was certainly the starting point for George Graham in his trophy-laden years at the club ( Graham won six trophies in only nine years).

In 2006, Alex Ferguson was also facing some pressure after not winning the league for 3 years.

He said it himself that winning the Carling Cup in 2006 gave him renewed belief and they went on to win the League three consecutive times after that.

I am expecting that a strong Arsenal side would get past Wigan tomorrow and everything is possible if we reach the semi-finals.