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Arsenal Visit Port Vale in Carabao Cup as Arteta Rotates; Kepa to Start

Injuries open the door for youth involvement.

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.