Mikel Arteta facing huge Arsenal team selection dilemma for Crystal Palace clash Sat discussing his new contract back in September, it was made abundantly clear what Mikel Arteta wanted from the next phase of his time at Arsenal.
It is words like that which make this week so intriguing for Arteta as Arsenal prepares to face Crystal Palace twice in the space of four days.
Arteta spoke about all the fine work that has gone on to rebuild the club during his almost five years in charge - an anniversary he will celebrate on Friday - but there was an acceptance that silverware was now needed.
The temptation will be there for Arteta to rotate again on Wednesday given the packed schedule Arsenal face this month.
Arteta has traditionally used the Carabao Cup as opportunity to rotate his squad, and that has been the case this season.
