Welbeck puts Gunners into semis as Hammers are overcome

Danny Welbeck propelled under-performing Arsenal into the semi-final of the Carabao Cup tonight as the north London side overcame East Londoners West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium.

Both managers made numerous changes from their previous Premier Leaguel outings, Arsene Wenger opted to make 11 changes.

he will be concerned at the loss of Olivier Girond to a suspected hamstring injury.

arsenl last won the League Cup in 1993.