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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

• Kick-off: 7:45pm BST | Emirates Stadium

• How to watch: Sky Sports

• Arsenal team news: Porter starts in goal

• Standard Sport prediction

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.”

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!

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.

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.”

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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

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.