The Gunners have won the storied competition in both of the last two seasons .
Gunners ' campaign for a third triumph on the bounce begins at the Emirates against the Black Cats -- Gunners they beat 3 - 1 in the Premier League on Saturday .
The Gunners have won the storied competition in both of the last two seasons , and their campaign for a third triumph on the bounce begins at the Emirates against the Black Cats -- who they beat 3 - 1 in the Premier League on Saturday .