Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup third round.
The Gunners fought out a memorable and hard-fought draw with Man City at the weekend, but given they were seconds from victory, the point will have felt like two lost at the Etihad. Mikel Arteta is rotating his pack heavily after that tense encounter, with 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter getting a debut between the sticks and Ethan Nwaneri another young starter.
It’s not all youth though, as Raheem Sterling makes his full debut, Bukayo Saka starts and Gabriel Jesus lines up in attack. Bolton face a tricky test to make it through the 90 minutes, but with the match being settled on the night with penalties if needed at full-time, there’s still a chance for them to make it into the fourth-round draw which takes place later tonight.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Luke Southwood.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Attempt saved. Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Declan Rice.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Declan Rice (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Chris Forino.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Goal! Arsenal 2, Bolton Wanderers 0. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Offside, Bolton Wanderers. John McAtee is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Corner, Bolton Wanderers. Conceded by Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Attempt missed. John McAtee (Bolton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
