Overview
- Kick-off is 8pm BST at Vale Park, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
- Mikel Arteta has confirmed sweeping changes for the third-round tie, with Kepa Arrizabalaga set to make his Arsenal debut in goal.
- Fifteen-year-old Max Dowman is named in the first-team squad and could start, which would make him the club’s youngest-ever starter if selected.
- Ethan Nwaneri is expected to start as opportunities open up for fringe and academy players.
- Noni Madueke has been ruled out for roughly two months with a knee injury, while betting markets make Arsenal overwhelming favourites against League One hosts Port Vale.