the league cup is a fantastic breeding ground / step up (from the reserve leagues) for our youngsters to get the big game experience, and show wenger they are ready to take a top spot in the first team, sooner than later the further they advance the more impressive they will look, and they get a decent trophy for all there efforts. (justarsenal.com)
Arsenal lost to West Ham United 1 - 4 in the Barclays Under - 21 Premier League, erstwhile known as the reserve league. (arsenalindiasupporters.com)
then i would completely over haul the reserves firstly by pulling out of the reserve league if u are over 18 and not ready for first team contention then send them out on loan or release them. (arsenalbanter.com)