Arsenal take on Chelsea, looking to secure an important first leg result in the semi-final of the League Cup. Liam Rosenior’s first big test since taking over as Blues boss arrives with Mikel Arteta hoping to continue the Gunners’ fine record in west London.

This is a competition Arsenal have not won since 1993 and have only ever lifted twice. While it could prove to be a springboard in their hopes of lifting the Premier League trophy come May.

Arteta has some injury concerns going into the game which could force some interesting team selections. He needs to get the line-up right for this first leg as football.london’s writers give their views on who should start:

Some big decisions lie ahead, and if Kai Havertz is fit enough to start, I would love to see the German head into the team from the off, with Viktor Gyokeres being a late-game impact player to stretch a more tired Chelsea back line.

Jurrien Timber for me comes in at left-back. I...