League Cup Preview: Arsenal v Southampton

Many expected the south-coast club to struggle this season with a new coach and much-changed squad but they have gelled quickly and find themselves second in the Premier League after five matches.

After replacing Mauricio Pochettino in June, the Dutch coach saw his squad lose top players like Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren as Southampton cashed in on an impressive 2013-14 campaign.

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