Overview

• Kick-off is 8pm BST at Vale Park, with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
• Arteta is expected to make at least nine changes from the Manchester City draw, with Kepa set to start if David Raya is rested.
• Bukayo Saka and William Saliba have recently returned from injury, and their minutes are likely to be managed for the cup tie.
• Martin Ødegaard has resumed training and is described by Arteta as a matter of days from returning, with no involvement anticipated tonight.
• Port Vale arrive with momentum after a cup win over Birmingham and two straight League One victories, and they publicly reacted to Arsenal’s fitness news.