The Kids are Alright for the Carling Cup

At Arsenal, youth is served. And keeping in that fashion, the boss has named a side of 13 teenagers for today’s fixture against Sheffield United. It comes as no surprise, as this has been his approach to the Cup, the fourth highest priority for Wenger.

In my attempt at player news, Jack Wilshere may get his first start, but he isn’t even the youngest, as Emmanuel Frimpong is nine days younger. I say start the two of them just to play two 16 year olds. Keeper Lukasz Fabianski is the geezer in the side at the ripe old age of 23. Song, Djourou, and Bendtner are some of the more experienced players. This approach of youth also seems to be paying off in the league as the young first team is playing well already in this season.

I find it hard to care much about today’s match. You can’t watch it unless you subscribe to Arsenal tv, although I will search for a stream closer to game time. Sheffield United will be a tough test, probably playing a more senior side than ours. In fact, I can guarantee that without knowing much about it. The big question is, what will the average age of our starting side be? My vote goes for just under 18 years old.

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Category: Arsene Wenger, Carling Cup, Fixtures