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Arsenal begin what they hope will be a deep cup run as they host Bolton in the third round of the Carabao Cup tonight. The Gunners have been knocked out early of this competition and the FA Cup in the last two season, with the Premier League the clear priority, but Mikel Arteta’s side must now prove they can challenge on all fronts.

It is Arsenal’s first match since the dramatic draw with Manchester City on Sunday, with the fall-out from that match and accusations of the Gunners resorting to the ‘dark arts’ still ongoing. Arteta has hinted that a number of injuries were picked up in that game, and 16-year-old Jack Porter starts for Arsenal with David Raya ruled out. Myles Lewis-Skelly, Josh Nichols and Ethan Nwaneri are also in from the off.

Bolton sit 19th in League One after a tough start to the season, though they did hammer Reading last time out to ease any pressure on manager Ian Evatt. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground!

Arsenal vs Bolton latest news

  • GOAL! Nwaneri bundles in from close range

  • GOAL! Rice gives Arsenal early lead

  • How to watch: Sky Sports

  • Arsenal team news: Porter starts in goal

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Bolton | Ethan Nwaneri 37′

20:23 , Matt Verri

But he plays a big part in that goal!

Lewis-Skelly with a great ball in behind, Sterling is away.

He plays it across the face of goal and Nwaneri is there to bundle it in from close range.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:22 , Matt Verri

36 mins: McAtee has the ball in the net, but the offside flag had long since gone up.

Came from Sterling losing the ball in a good position, basically missed the ball with a back-heel.

He hasn’t been great, to put it generously.

Simon Collings at the Emirates

20:20 , Matt Verri

Noticeable that Arsenal have ditched playing short from goal kicks tonight.

All of them going long with Porter given one less thing to think about.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:20 , Matt Verri

34 mins: Calafiori a bit too casual, caught on the ball and then tries to make up for it with a fairly cynical pull of the shirt. Yellow card for the Italian.

Collins with the ball in from out wide, charged behind. Bolton with a corner again.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:17 , Matt Verri

31 mins: Another Bolton corner, big roar from the away fans at the other end of the Emirates.

Not particularly convincing from Arsenal in defence, allowed to drop for McAtee and he lashes a strike over from close range. Real chance.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:15 , Matt Verri

29 mins: Jesus a bit irritated with a couple of decisions. Thought he should have had a corner earlier, now he has to go and retrieve his boot after a challenge.

Has looked good when he has got on the ball, though. Floating around everywhere.

Simon Collings at the Emirates

20:12 , Matt Verri

Four teenagers playing for Arsenal tonight, but Nwaneri just stands out.

Touch so sharp and physically looks years much older. Doesn’t look out of place.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:11 , Matt Verri

26 mins: Acrobatic effort from Jesus, just about turned behind for a corner.

Sterling did well in the build-up, stood up a cross to the back post.

Saka swings in the corner to the near post, poked away. Gunners missing their big threats from set-pieces.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:08 , Matt Verri

22 mins: Bolton will still feel in this match.

Arsenal aren’t exactly pinning them back, most of the possession is still between the defenders.

Visitors have had a couple of promising moments, too. Getting numbers forward.

Arsenal 1-0 Bolton

20:05 , Matt Verri

19 mins: Referee gives a couple of cheap free-kicks, Kiwior penalised out wide.

Collins threw himself over and got the decision he wanted. Up come the Bolton defenders.

Simon Collings at the Emirates

20:03 , Matt Verri

That’ll settle any nerves among Arsenal’s young players.

Rice with a lovely finish, but he was given far too much time to pick his spot.

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Bolton | Declan Rice 16′

20:02 , Matt Verri

Arsenal up and running!

Nicholas with the ball in, Bolton don’t clear it and it falls for Rice on the edge of the area.

Composed finish, into the bottom corner.

Arsenal 0-0 Bolton

20:00 , Matt Verri

14 mins: Ball bounces off Collins, Kiwior sees it out… for a corner. Arsenal less than impressed with that decision.

Clipped to the near post, Jesus back to head it away.

Comes back in from Bolton, Sheehan down and appealing for a penalty. Referee not interested.

Simon Collings at the Emirates

19:58 , Matt Verri

Aside from the youngsters, it’s also a big night for Raheem Sterling.

The winger, who is making his first start for Arsenal, is buzzing about early on and trying to get into the game.

Not quite clicked yet, though.

Arsenal 0-0 Bolton

19:58 , Matt Verri

12 mins: Couple of times Nichols and Lewis-Skelly have gone long over the top, just overhit on both occasions.

Bolton taking their time over every throw-in and goal-kick – not sure Arsenal are in a position to complain about that too much.

Arsenal 0-0 Bolton

19:55 , Matt Verri

9 mins: Saka nods a cross down for Jesus, who does well to get a volley away. Deflected behind for a corner.

Are Bolton any better at defending these than most Premier League sides? No Gabriel for Arsenal…

And no goal. Bolton deal with it at the near post.

Arsenal 0-0 Bolton

19:53 , Matt Verri

7 mins: Arsenal haven’t really got going in attack.

Lots of possession at the back, but Saka has barely had a touch. Jesus dropping deep to try and get involved.

Arsenal 0-0 Bolton

19:50 , Matt Verri

5 mins: Chance for Bolton – they could be in front!

Get in behind, after Calafiori loses it. McAtee with the flick back to Arfield, as Porter comes off his line, but the midfield blasts over.

Should really have scored.

Arsenal 0-0 Bolton

19:48 , Matt Verri

2 mins: Arsenal have already had more of the ball than they did in the second-half against Man City.

Bolton yet to really have a kick, getting everyone behind the ball as you’d expect.

Arsenal going to have to be patient to break the wall of green shirts down.

KICK-OFF!

19:46 , Matt Verri

We’re up and running!

19:45 , Matt Verri

Big smile on Porter’s face as the Arsenal players have some final words of encouragement for him.

Jesus and Rice passing on a few instructions.

Simon Collings at the Emirates

19:40 , Matt Verri

Arsenal’s academy manager Per Mertesacker speaking to the club just now: “We have got really good youngsters and we want to show them to the public.

“I think Arsenal is all about giving young players an opportunity to play at the highest level.”

Here we go!

19:39

Players gathering in the tunnel, just over five minutes to go until kick-off.

Have to imagine Bolton will be keen to lump balls into the box to test Porter. Have to get that far up the pitch first, though…

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Simon Collings at the Emirates

19:31 , Matt Verri

Rizzle Kicks – remember them? – currently pitchside here as we build up to kick off.

Throwing out some jokes to get the crowd going.

“Where does an Arsenal fan go for a sun tan?”

“The Ray Parlour.”

Bolton to make history?

19:26 , Matt Verri

It’s 12 years since these two sides last met – a goalless draw in February 2012. Hopefully get something a bit better this evening.

Bolton’s last win at Arsenal? Just the 30 years ago, in the FA Cup.

Huge night!

19:20 , Matt Verri

Those Arsenal youngsters in the starting lineup strolled out for an early look at the Emirates, a little earlier this evening…

Arsenal need to find cup form

19:11 , Matt Verri

Arsenal were beaten in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup by West Ham last season, while they lost in their opening FA Cup match against Liverpool.

The year before, it was a third-round exit in the Carabao Cup, losing to Brighton, and a defeat a round later in the FA Cup as the Gunners faced Manchester City.

Two wins in two seasons in the domestic cups – that needs to improve.

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Sterling ready to repay Arteta faith

19:04 , Matt Verri

After Arsenal’s enthralling showdowns with Manchester City and Tottenham, a home game against Bolton feels like the definition of after the Lord Mayor’s show.

But for Raheem Sterling it is an important moment as he make his full debut for the Gunners.

The winger has had to be patient after joining Arsenal on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline day last month.

Sterling has been restricted to just two appearances off the bench so far, coming on against Atalanta and Spurs for a combined total of 27 minutes.

The 29-year-old was an unused substitute in Sunday’s draw at his old club Manchester City, with Leandro Trossard’s red card shortly before half-time forcing the Gunners to play a 5-4-0 formation as they dug out a 2-2 draw.

It was hardly the game for Sterling, but tonight’s clash should be ideal.

Read our full preview here!

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Simon Collings at the Emirates

18:55 , Matt Verri

Arsenal fans have wanted Mikel Arteta to have more faith in the club’s youngsters… they’ve certainly got their wish tonight!

Bolton team news

18:47 , Matt Verri

It’s a rotated side from Bolton too…

Who is Josh Nichols?

18:43 , Matt Verri

The right-back had trials at Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham before joining Arsenal at the age of eight.

Growing up, Nichols was a striker – and that was the position he was first scouted by West Ham – but he quickly transitioned to being a winger.

A boyhood Arsenal fan, he signed his first professional contract with the club in the summer before going on their tour to the US.

Nichols performed solidly there and showed how he has now developed into an attacking full-back.

He made 31 appearances for Arsenal’s academy sides last season, including all six group games in the UEFA Youth League.

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Debut for Porter!

18:37 , Matt Verri

What a huge night for Jack Porter.

David Raya not involved so 16-year-old Porter makes his debut, with Josh Nichols, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri all in the starting lineup too.

Plenty of experience in the front three, with Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling either side of Gabriel Jesus.

Gabriel Martinelli fit to make the bench, but no sign of Jurrien Timber or Ben White.

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Arsenal team news

18:32 , Matt Verri

Arsenal XI: Porter; Nichols, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Sterling

Subs: Rojas, Saliba, Gabriel, Kacurri, Heaven, Partey, Havertz, Martinelli, Kabia

Arteta talks up Lewis-Skelly

18:23 , Matt Verri

Mikel Arteta believes Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is set to start at left-back tonight, showcased on his debut how he is a “competitor” after he was involved in a heated exchange with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Lewis-Skelly and Haaland became embroiled in an altercation towards the end of Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium as tempers threatened to boil over.

Haaland and Gabriel pushed each other shortly after Thomas Partey was fouled following John Stones’ late equaliser – and Lewis-Skelly rushed over to defend his team-mate.

The 17-year-old, who was making his Arsenal debut, was given short shrift by Haaland and the situation eventually fizzled out.

Arteta said: “You look at him, in every duel he goes, the way he reacts with his team-mates, you speak to him it’s constantly eye contact. He’s nudging, he’s asking questions, it’s a special character.

“He can play in three positions basically, as a left back, as a No6, as a No8, he’s very versatile. He adapts, from there he can occupy different spaces.

“He’s very adaptable, that’s the good thing about Myles – he’s very intelligent, very thorough. He has some unbelievable questions every time you ask him to do something, and he has the competitive edge which I think is demanded at this level.

“And he really wants it, so we are going to use him in different positions.”

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Odegaard speaks out on injury

18:14 , Matt Verri

In his programme notes this evening, Martin Odegaard has been discussing his injury for the first time.

The Arsenal captain is expected to be out until at least after the next international break with an ankle issue.

He said: “I think it was unfortunate to get the injury in the way that I did, but also it could have been worse. It was not a nice twist, and when it happened I felt it could be serious.

“I’ve injured my ankle before and the pain felt a bit different this time. That’s what scared me, but from what happened it could have been worse, so in that sense I got away with it a bit.

“Like any player, the first thing I asked the medical team was how long I would be out for, but it’s a bit tricky to say at the moment. In the early stages, it’s crucial to get a proper rest and to make sure everything heals well.

“After that it’s about getting stronger and building it up again.”

Read his full comments here!

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Who is Jack Porter?

18:01 , Matt Verri

Arsenal could tonight hand a debut to 16-year-old Jack Porter.

Porter is in line to replace the potentially injured David Raya as both Arsenal’s No2 and No3 goalkeepers – Neto and Tommy Setford- are unavailable. Neto, who joined on loan from Bournemouth on transfer deadline day, is cup-tied and Setford is out with a hip injury.

Arsenal have several teenage goalkeepers they can call upon if needed, including Alexei Rojas, Brian Okonkwo and Lucas Nygaard.

Porter, however, is the favourite to start as he has been acting as Arsenal’s No3 goalkeeper in the absence of Setford. The 16-year-old travelled to Atalanta and Manchester City last week and helped Neto and Raya warm up ahead of the games.

Porter only signed scholarship terms with Arsenal in the summer and he cannot sign a professional contract until he turns 17 in July next year.

He is highly thought of by Arsenal, though, and played for their Under-18s before becoming a scholar. He has represented England at youth level.

Arsenal’s academy staff describe Porter as a confident goalkeeper, on and off the pitch. He is liked due to his ability on the ball and the way he helps the defence play out from the back.

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Stage is set!

17:52 , Matt Verri

Visitors have arrived in north London… it’s a perfect evening for now!

Arteta fires warning to Man City: ‘I have all the information’

17:42 , Matt Verri

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sent a cryptic warning to Manchester City as the ‘dark arts’ saga from Sunday’s showdown at Etihad Stadium rumbles on.

The Gunners were criticised by City players for how they played to secure a 2-2 draw.

Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Manuel Akanji all took aim at Arsenal for the tactics they used as Arteta’s side battled for a point despite only having 10 men in the second half.

Asked what he made of that criticism, Arteta said: “No comment. I have been there before. I was there for four years.”

Pressed to clarify what he meant by that, the Arsenal boss replied: “I have all the information. So I know. Believe me.”

Click here for more on that!

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Standard Sport prediction

17:35

Arteta may end up prioritising other tournaments but it’s difficult to see the Gunners losing at home to a team in League One, no matter what side they put out.

After a run of tough away games, this represents a chance for Arsenal to get back to hitting form in front of goal.

Arsenal to win, 3-0.

Arsenal team news

17:28 , Matt Verri

Arsenal could be without as many as 13 players for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Bolton.

The Gunners will definitely be missing eight including Leandro Trossard, who is suspended after being sent off against Manchester City on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Neto, who joined on loan from Bournemouth this summer, is cup-tied after playing for the Cherries in their defeat by West Ham in the second round.

Kieran Tierney (hamstring), Martin Odegaard (ankle), Mikel Merino (shoulder), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are all set to miss out through injury.

Teenage goalkeeper Tommy Setford is also out with a hip issue and that is a blow to Arsenal with David Raya a doubt.

Raya was filmed limping and with a bandage on his knee while leaving the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and, with No2 Neto unavailable, Mikel Arteta could be forced to play a youngster in goal.

Setford would have been the most likely to start, but now one of 16-year-old Jack Porter or 18-year-old Alexei Rojas may be handed their debut instead.

Arsenal’s injury concerns could give a number of youngsters the chance to play against Bolton, including Ethan Nwaneri, Josh Nichols and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Porter; Nichols, Gabriel, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Sterling

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How to watch Arsenal vs Bolton

17:22 , Matt Verri

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports +. Coverage starts at 7.15pm BST ahead of a 7.45pm kick-off.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

Live coverage: Follow all the action right here with us, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.

Good evening!

17:14 , Matt Verri

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Bolton!

It’s the third round of the Carabao Cup, as the Gunners begin what they hope is a road that leads them to Wembley.

League One side Bolton are the visitors to north London tonight – would be a huge shock if they came away with victory.

We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 7:45pm BST from the Emirates Stadium.



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