The Gunners must quickly put this Carabao Cup disappointment behind them as a defining period of their season approaches. Arteta's side currently sit top of the Premier League table with 70 points from 31 matches, holding a nine-point advantage over Manchester City, although Pep Guardiola's men have one game in hand. Their pursuit of a historic treble continues rapidly. Following an FA Cup quarter-final clash away to Southampton on the fourth of April, they face a crucial two-legged UEFA Champions League tie against Sporting CP. All eyes, however, will be on the 19th of April, when Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on City in a match that could still have an impact on the title race.