Mikel Arteta has expressed his expectation of winning a trophy this season as the Gunners look to lift their first League Cup since 1993 while Spurs' Ange Postecoglou, who has gone on record to talk about his trophy-winning record, has one of only two chances of lifting a trophy this season.
Eddie Howe and his Newcastle side will no doubt have their final appearance from two seasons ago at the back of their minds as they look to better that moment but have a tough task ahead of them against the bookies favourite to lift the trophy.
The Carabao Cup semi-finals first leg takes place this week with four Premier League sides eyeing for a spot in the final with Wembley Stadium over the horizon.
Arsenal welcome Newcastle to the Emirates Stadium to kick things off while Liverpool travel to face Tottenham Hotspur the following day with the second legs taking place in a month's time.
Shifting focus across North London, Mikel Arteta finds himself in a similar position, where securing a trophy this season could be crucial.
