Wigan 1 - 0 Arsenal

The power may have gone out at the JJB tonight, but it was Arsenal who played with a complete lack of electricity as they went down 1-0 to Wigan in the first leg of the Carling Cup Semi-Final.

Arsene Wenger stuck to his guns and fielded a side of youngsters while Wigan fielded pretty much all of their first team regulars. While the tactic has worked thus far in the tournament, it may be time to start featuring some more first teamers for the return leg at Highbury in two weeks. With the league out of reach, this is a tangible chance at a trophy, and Arsene should grab it with both hands.