So yeah, Arsenal are unbeaten in six Premier League matches. This having lost their opening three games this season by an aggregate score of 9-0.

They have also lost just two of their past 11 league games on the road (W6, D3). However, Mikel Arteta's side have scored only one goal in their four Premier League away games so far this season. Only Norwich have had fewer attempts on target away from home than Arsenal's nine. Ouch.

Feels like a potentially decent game to kick us off this afternoon. But maybe I'm wrong. You tell me.

After an inconsistent start, Leicester are beginning to find form again as they look to end this frustrating run of seasons where they narrowly miss out on the top four.

Their hosts today, Arsenal, are a funny old club. They retain designs on being one of English football's agenda-defining clubs, but of late that has been as much for what has gone wrong as right. Things have actually been very right for them of late. The 14 points they've picked up in the last six games is bettered only by Chelsea.

But there remains that feeling that if things go wrong again, the volume on the disgruntlement will quickly get cranked up.

Five-a-side football can be cut-throat. Let Tom from Exeter explain...

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Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that a sickness bug in the squad has affected preparations for Saturday's Premier League trip to Leicester City.

Defender Pablo Mari missed Tuesday's Carabao Cup victory over Leeds with the virus.

"It was a bit of sickness, tummy aches and stuff like that. Hopefully everyone will be OK," Arteta said.

"[White] hasn't trained yet so we will have to wait and see how he is feeling and make the decision then.

"A few have been unable to train and we also picked up some knocks in the game against Leeds as well. Hopefully we will have better news."

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Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka speaking to BT Sport: “Very proud to say I’ll be playing my 100th game.

"We’ve built some good momentum and are on a good run. We are playing with more chemistry and more flair. If we can get through today we will be confident for the next few games."

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Ah, poor old Arsene. He's had some ups and downs at Old Trafford. This was probably the lowest. Although being sent to the stands in 2009 gives it a run for its money.

Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis must serve a suspension on Saturday for accumulating five yellow cards this season.

Danny Rose has recovered from a minor calf injury but fellow full-back Kiko Femenia could miss out with a hip problem.

Southampton forward Armando Broja has been ruled out with an ankle injury, joining Jack Stephens on the sidelines.

James Ward-Prowse is available after completing a three-match ban.

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is available after serving a one-match ban but goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is not ready to return from foot surgery.

Chelsea are strengthened by the return to fitness of Cesar Azpilicueta, N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic.

Andreas Christensen is also available after dental surgery but Ruben Loftus-Cheek may miss out with a hip problem.

Forwards Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku remain sidelined with respective hamstring and ankle injuries.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a near fully-fit squad to choose from for his 200th Premier League match in charge.

Raheem Sterling returned from a back problem to play in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, but Ferran Torres is a long-term absentee.

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha made his comeback from illness as a substitute against Newcastle last week.

The Eagles remain without Eberechi Eze and Nathan Ferguson.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Naby Keita is available but fellow midfielders Fabinho and Thiago remain out.

James Milner will also definitely miss out with a thigh injury sustained against Manchester United.

Brighton will be without defender Dan Burn, who injured his knee in the midweek EFL Cup defeat by Leicester.

Yves Bissouma returned as a substitute during that tie after more than a month out with a knee problem.

Burnley have no fresh injury concerns in the wake of their midweek defeat by Tottenham in the League Cup.

Manager Sean Dyche made seven changes for that tie, with defender Ben Mee returning after his recovery from coronavirus.

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya is facing up to five months on the sidelines following a knee injury sustained against Leicester.

Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbuemo will have minor injuries assessed.

Might as well let you know the early team news for today's 3pm games in the Premier League, not that it'll help you with your fantasy teams now, mind...

Some great responses to this already!

Philz: Arsenal vs Birmingham Carling Cup final in 2011. Was my first time in the new Wembley stadium and the mistake that cost us that game made me regret being there. 2006 Champions League final vs Barcelona too.

Jordan McKay: Loris Karius in the 2018 Champions League final. But what a platform it ended up being.

Matt Bailey: FA Cup semi-final 1994. Oldham v Man U. 1-0 up with a minute to play. Hughes scores a volley that shouldn't be physically possible. We lose the replay. Don't win again and get relegated. Utd go on to win the title. Such small margins... #oafc

Tony Hobbs: Everton, every season, every week. Just when you think it can’t become more of a disaster they break the mould again. They’re definitely a social experiment to see how much heartache we can take before giving up.

Tell us how you really feel, Tony!

That's your draw. Ties to be played week commencing 20 December.

Liverpool v Leicester.

Brendan derby.

Brentford v Chelsea.

West London derby.

Arsenal v Sunderland

Tottenham v West Ham.

Big tie.

Here we go then, Carabao Cup quarters draw...