UEFA, United and Arsenal have really diluted the importance of the FA cup and Carabao cup. Sack off the cups to ensure top 4 finish and entry in to the Champs League. IMHO the winners of the cups should go in to the Champs league (FA cup direct in to group stages and Carabao cup in to qualifying rounds) along with the top 2 of the premier league. That would bring back real competition in the cups, specially if a couple of the "top 6" are lagging behind at Christmas! Be more competitive than vying for Thursday night football!