Overview
- Arsenal travel to Portman Road to play Ipswich in the Carabao Cup third round tonight, Tuesday 15 September 2026, with kick‑off at 20:00 BST.
- Mikel Arteta is expected to make around nine changes to his side and to start Kepa Arrizabalaga as the cup goalkeeper instead of David Raya.
- Defensive selection is being shaped by injury: Ben White is doubtful with a groin problem, Jurrien Timber has just returned and may be managed, and William Saliba remains out for several months with a back issue.
- The tie will provide minutes for squad and youth players with Marli Salmon under consideration at right‑back, Bruno Guimaraes likely to feature after his Sunderland impact, and Viktor Gyokeres widely tipped to lead the attack.
- Ipswich arrive in good form after recent cup and league wins and the match is being shown live on Sky Sports+ in the UK and Paramount+ in the USA, highlighting the fixture congestion that is driving Arsenal's rotation.