Arsenal failed to improve their starting eleven last summer and now Mikel Arteta is paying the price for Edu Gaspar's shortcomings.

Now we have to look forward – first of all, I think this is going to be a painful one – and when we’re in Dubai, recharge and go again because we still have a lot to play

Mikel Arteta rallying cry as Arsenal prepare for Dubai trip after Carabao Cup exit - Another trophy chance goes up in smoke as the Gunners look to regroup