ENGLISH LEAGUE CUP
3rd Round
Arsenal 5 :1 Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored his first goal for the club in a convincing Carabao Cup win over Bolton. The 17-year-old opened the scoring before adding a second, showcasing his confidence and understanding of the game.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised Nwaneri’s performance, highlighting his development within the team. Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz also found the net for Arsenal, with young goalkeeper Jack Porter making a record-breaking debut for the Gunners. Despite Bolton pulling one back, Arsenal’s youthful lineup, including debutants like Nwaneri and Porter, delivered a strong performance aided by experienced players like Rice and Jorginho.
The Carabao Cup has historically been a platform for young talents to shine, with Arsenal’s emerging stars seizing their opportunity to impress. With a busy schedule ahead, these young Gunners could play a vital role in the club’s pursuit of Premier League success. Bolton struggled to create chances against Arsenal’s defense, ultimately falling short in the match. The win showcased Arsenal’s depth and potential, with promising talents stepping up to make their mark on the team.
Liverpool 5:1West Ham United
Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals as Liverpool started their Carabao Cup defense by beating West Ham at Anfield. West Ham took the lead with a lucky goal but Liverpool quickly equalized, with Jota scoring a brace. The visitors had penalty appeals denied and West Ham’s manager injured himself in frustration.
Liverpool went on to win 5-1, with Gakpo scoring two late goals. West Ham suffered their second consecutive defeat in the competition at the hands of Liverpool. Liverpool will face Brighton in the next round.
Under the Anfield lights, Arne Slot enjoyed his biggest win as Liverpool manager. West Ham’s night was marred by missed chances and a red card. The visitors will now look to bounce back in the Premier League, while Liverpool continues their impressive run under Slot. Despite frustrations with the officials, West Ham will need to regroup quickly for their upcoming matches. On the other hand, Liverpool’s strong start under Slot continues.