Once not that big a deal, but has been too long since we won a domestic trophy.

The title is not possible so here is our route to Maresca securing his 3rd final in 20 months or so.

While holder Newcastle face City we have been drawn to Face Arsenal.

2 legs with the first at Stamford Bridge.

Imagine. 5 final Wembley defeats on the bounce.

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Imagine. 5 final Wembley defeats on the bounce.

Pretty sure we're already on a run of 6 ?

• League Cup 18/19 (Sarri)

• FA Cup 19/20 (Lampard)

• FA Cup 20/21 (Tuchel)

• League Cup 21/22 (Tuchel)

• FA Cup 21/22 (Tuchel)

• League Cup 23/24 (Pochettino)

Our last domestic trophy was the FA Cup in 17/18 under Conte.

The butterfly effect of Lampard losing that FA Cup final (thanks Azpi & Kovacic), and what it meant for Arteta cannot be overstated really, the guys been dining on that win ever since, with Lampard yet to win significant silverware as a coach; with that final being the best opportunity.

As for the league cup, the fact we’ve only won it 5 times is ludicrous, let’s see how lucky Maresca really is (or the board ego trip, and sack him beforehand, bringing in that clueless guy from Strasbourg).

We aren't beating Palace or Arsenal over two legs, the bald fraud can get lucky in one game but we know that that usually is followed by several defeats as he rotates the whole team.

8 minutes ago, RMH said:

We aren't beating Palace or Arsenal over two legs, the bald fraud can get lucky in one game but we know that that usually is followed by several defeats as he rotates the whole team.

Palace look stretched right now. I hope they beat Arsenal but cannot see it. Arsenal's depth is crazy. Palace have Sarr away at AFCON. Munoz requires surgery and that is their most dangerous side of attack. Mateta looks exhausted and their schedule is as crazy as any other team and does not help that Glasner does not rotate much. Would defo be better for us if Palace win but think Arsenal will win. Also not really been made clear, but Caicedo is suspended for the first leg which is annoying.

We must have had the easiest route to the semis ever. Our best hope is that Arsenal have been overtaken by City and are desperate to regain top spot and give up on the League Cup !! But I can't face another fecking Wembley defeat. Imagine having to play there for 3 seasons if we rebuild the Bridge!!

Carabao Cup semi-final dates set

Like I was saying, we are playing:

Can we finally beat these insufferable f**kwits?

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Can we finally beat these insufferable f**kwits?

@Sconnie Blue Saliba has dismissed our chances against them. In speaking about Arsenals chances of silverware this season he said "we have 3 games left in the competition", when speaking about the league cup.

3 games, so mentally already eliminated us.

I mean to be fair that is how we used to feel about them when we had the big man up top

6 hours ago, axman2526 said:

@Sconnie Blue Saliba has dismissed our chances against them. In speaking about Arsenals chances of silverware this season he said "we have 3 games left in the competition", when speaking about the league cup.

3 games, so mentally already eliminated us.

I mean to be fair that is how we used to feel about them when we had the big man up top

As the big man once said " Give me the ball and I'll give you a trophy" He used to torment Arsenal to death whenever we played them , what an incredible record he had against them.....vvv..

..""fair to say Arsenal and their supporters were glad to see the back of Drogba.In 15 matches against the Gunners, he found the back of the net 13 times and lost only once, winning 10 of those game""

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