Overview
- Arsenal were beaten by League Two Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup in midweek, losing on penalties after a heavily rotated side produced a straight red that the club has formally appealed.
- The Gunners travel to Liverpool on Sunday for a Premier League match at Anfield, a ground where Arsenal have not won since 2012, which increases pressure on team selection and form.
- Club reports say Declan Rice and Noni Madueke are expected to be available after missing the cup tie, while Bukayo Saka remains sidelined and Riccardo Calafiori is doubt for the weekend.
- Coverage predicts Mikel Arteta will largely restore senior starters for the trip, with outlets forecasting around eight changes from the cup XI and late decisions on the fullback and forward slots.
- The Fleetwood upset gives the smaller club financial and publicity gains, and the FA’s ruling on Max Dowman’s red card could alter Arsenal’s short-term squad options and match-day plans.