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      Carabao Cup draw in full as Man Utd get astonishing TWELFTH straight home cup tie and Arsenal face huge London derby

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      MANCHESTER UNITED landed an astonishing 12th home cup tie in a row – as Newcastle were ‘rewarded’ for beating Man City with a Carabao Cup trip to Old Trafford.West Ham host Arsenal in what should be a tasty derby following Wednesday night’s fourth-round draw.
      Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd will be at home to Eddie Howe’s NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Four all-Prem ties were set up by the fourth-round drawCredit: Rex
      And at least one club from outside the top two divisions will make the quarter-finals.
      That’s because League Two Mansfield will face L1 Port Vale at home.
      Everton were drawn to meet Burnley at Goodison Park after a hard-grafting 2-1 triumph at Aston Villa.
      And after walloping Championship rivals Cardiff 5-2, Blackburn will go to Chelsea.
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      Nicolas Jackson had helped the Blues forget their Prem woes with their first goal of the month to see off Brighton earlier on Wednesday evening.
      Relieved Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said: “This is very important to build our confidence, and important for our fans to feel again a victory.”
      And of Jackson he added: “I hope this moment can build his confident and trust. He’s a very good player. I am very pleased for him.”
      Newcastle had landed the night’s finest victory, 1-0 at home to Treble winners City, albeit both teams much-weakened.
      Most read in FootballFULL 4TH ROUND DRAWHere’s the pairings for the last 16 – the first round where the Carabao Cup is not regionalised.

      Mansfield vs Port ValeIpswich vs FulhamMan Utd vs NewcastleBournemouth vs LiverpoolChelsea vs BlackburnWest Ham vs ArsenalEverton vs BurnleyExeter vs Middlesbrough

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      Elsewhere, Reiss Nelson hit Arsenal’s winner at Brentford.
      And Liverpool fended off an entertaining threat from relegated Leicester to win 3-1 and set up a clash at Bournemouth.
      Alexander Isak sunk Treble winners Man City to earn Toon an Old Trafford tripCredit: ReutersWEDNESDAY’S 3RD ROUND RESULTSNo shootouts were needed on an eventful night of cup action.

      Aston Villa 1-2 EvertonBlackburn 5-2 CardiffBournemouth 2-0 StokeBrentford 0-1 ArsenalChelsea 1-0 BrightonFulham 2-1 NorwichLincoln 0-1 West HamLiverpool 3-1 LeicesterNewcastle 1-0 Man City More

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      Carabao Cup fourth round draw LIVE: Man Utd host Newcastle, Arsenal take on West Ham, Chelsea face Blackburn

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      CLUBS have found out their fate for the Carabao Cup fourth round – and there are some intriguing ties!Holders Manchester United take on Newcastle in a repeat of last season’s final.
      Chelsea host Blackburn and Declan Rice returns back to east London as Arsenal face West Ham

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      Carabao Cup results in full

      Aston Villa 1-2 Everton
      Blackburn 5-2 Cardiff
      Bournemouth 2-0 Stoke
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
      Fulham 2-1 Norwich
      Lincoln 0-1 West Ham
      Liverpool 3-1 Leicester
      Newcastle 1-0 Man City

      Chelsea suffer injury blow
      Chelsea’s injury crisis shows no sign of letting up after vice-captain Ben Chilwell suffered a hamstring injury during their win over Brighton.
      The Blues skipper on the night, thanks to Reece James being missing through injury, was forced off in the final minute of seven added on.
      Chelsea finished the game with ten men having used all their substitutions and Mauricio Pochettino confirmed afterwards that Chilwell, who suffered two separate hamstring injuries last season, had sustained an injury.
      He said: “Is Chilwell injured? Yes.
      “We need to assess it tomorrow but I think it is hamstring.”
      Credit: Getty
      Chelsea and Brighton fans fume at no VAR
      Chelsea and Brighton fans were both fuming after finding out there is no VAR in the Carabao Cup.
      Both sets of fans were left feeling aggrieved over decisions made by referee Tom Brammall during the Blues’ 1-0 win.
      First Brighton fans were left up in arms over a challenge by Lesley Ugochukwu, who made just his second Chelsea start.
      The summer arrival made a reckless tackle on Carlos Baleba and caught the midfielder high on his leg.
      However some Seagulls felt Ugochukwu would have received a stronger punishment if the officials had the assistance of VAR.
      Ugochukwu was allowed to stay on the pitch and Chelsea took advantage shortly after half-time through Nicolas Jackson’s goal, which ended up being the winner.
      Jackson also put the ball in the back of the net later in the second half – only for the lineman’s flag to rule it out.
      However, replays appeared to show the striker was onside when played through by Cole Palmer, leading to frustration for Blues supporters.
      Pep Guardiola reacts to Newcastle defeat
      Speaking to Sky Sports, the Man City boss said: “We played an incredible game.
      “They increased after the break and were more aggressive. They scored a goal.
      “Last season we were out against Southampton and not there but tonight we were. Congratulations to Newcastle.
      “They start to be more aggressive. Yeah, it was a tight game and the players who played played really good. It is football.
      “The way we played in the first half and second half was amazing. But they played aggressive to win the game.
      “I leave comfortable with how we played, no injuries and minutes for Mateo [Kovacic] and Jack [Grealish].”
      Credit: Getty
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      Speaking to Sky Sports, the Newcastle boss said: “It was a game of two halves. First was tough and City played well. We didn’t but defended well as we didn’t have the ball.
      “Probably had the one chance with Jacob Murphy. Second half we were excellent in most aspects, defensively and offensively. We attacked well and probably deserved to win in the end.
      “There were tactical changes but the biggest thing was in belief. That is not a reflection on the lads we took off but the lads we brought on made a big difference. With the ball we were a better team completely.”
      Jurgen Klopp reacts to Liverpool win
      Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the Liverpool boss said: “It was not the best start, it was actually the opposite. We had big chances in the first half and couldn’t believe we didn’t score.
      “Leicester are a good side and very well set up. Minute by minute we turned it around and it was a good performance. There were so many little stories.
      “Dom [Szoboszlai] was a surprise with how fast he has fit in, it was pretty much from the first minute. Top-class player with a lot of quality. He never stops. He learns a lot from the game.”
      Credit: Getty
      Carabao Cup draw
      The Carabao Cup round-of-16 will take place in the week commencing October 30.
      And we have some tasty fixtures to look forward to!

      Mansfield vs Port Vale
      Ipswich vs Fulham
      Man Utd vs Newcastle
      Bournemouth vs Liverpool
      Chelsea vs Blackburn
      West Ham vs Arsenal
      Everton vs Burnley
      Exeter vs Middlesbrough

      Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle win vs Man City
      Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the Newcastle boss said: “First half we tried to rotate the squad and keep our players fresh.
      “Second half we were better for sure, but when you bring on players like Anthony Gordon and Bruno, they’re high level players.
      “We needed to be better [in the second half], we were a little bit stuck in possession. They pressed us really well. The reason we won the game was because we didn’t concede in that first period.”
      Credit: Alamy
      Carabao Cup draw in full

      Mansfield vs Port Vale
      Ipswich vs Fulham
      Man Utd vs Newcastle
      Bournemouth vs Liverpool
      Chelsea vs Blackburn
      West Ham vs Arsenal
      Everton vs Burnley
      Exeter vs Middlesbrough

      Credit: Getty
      Final picks

      Everton vs Burnley
      Exeter vs Middlesbrough

      Next picks

      Bournemouth vs Liverpool
      Chelsea vs Blackburn
      West Ham vs Arsenal

      First picks

      Mansfield vs Port Vale
      Ipswich vs Fulham
      Man Utd vs Newcastle

      Here we go!
      The draw is about to get underway!
      Up next – the draw
      Stand by everyone, the Carabao Cup fourth round draw will be completed shortly!
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      Full list of results

      Aston Villa 1-2 Everton
      Blackburn 5-2 Cardiff
      Bournemouth 2-0 Stoke
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
      Fulham 2-1 Norwich
      Lincoln 0-1 West Ham
      Liverpool 3-1 Leicester
      Newcastle 1-0 Man City

      Newcastle through
      Newcastle have defeated treble winners Man City to progress to the next round!
      Credit: PA
      Carabao Cup results
      Full Time: Newcastle 1-0 Man City
      Newcastle are through!
      Manchester City are stunned!
      Pep Guardiola’s quadruple dream is quashed once again!
      Carabao Cup results

      Aston Villa 1-2 Everton
      Blackburn 5-2 Cardiff
      Bournemouth 2-0 Stoke
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
      Fulham 2-1 Norwich
      Lincoln 0-1 West Ham
      Liverpool 3-1 Leicester

      Liverpool’s comeback
      Goals from Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai have turned the Liverpool vs Leicester tie on its head.
      Credit: Reuters
      Live Carabao Cup results

      Aston Villa 0-2 Everton
      Blackburn 4-2 Cardiff
      Bournemouth 2-0 Stoke
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
      Fulham 1-0 Norwich
      Lincoln 0-0 West Ham
      Liverpool 1-1 Leicester
      Newcastle 0-0 Man City

      Jackson 5
      Nicolas Jackson might be suspended for the next Premier League game after picking up FIVE yellow cards in six matches.
      But the Blues forward is the man of the moment tonight
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      Chelsea take the lead at Stamford Bridge
      Nicolas Jackson has put Chelsea ahead in a must-win game at Stamford Bridge against Brighton.
      The Blues are struggling in the Premier League and they are no winless in three after the Villa defeat.
      However, Nicolas Jackson has given them some hope in the Carabao Cup.
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      Aston Villa 0-1 Everton
      Blackburn 2-2 Cardiff
      Bournemouth 0-0 Stoke
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Chelsea 0-0 Brighton
      Fulham 1-0 Norwich
      Lincoln 0-0 West Ham
      Liverpool 0-1 Leicester
      Newcastle 0-0 Man City

      Leicester lead Liverpool
      Kasey McAfeer has put Leicester in a shock lead against Liverpool at Anfield.
      But there is so much of the game left to play.
      Credit: Alamy
      What are the third round results so far?

      Salford City 0-4 Burnley
      Exeter 1-0 Luton Town
      Ipswich Town 3-2 Wolves
      Mansfield Town 2-2 (3-1 pens) Peterborough
      Bradford City 0-2 Middlesbrough
      Port Vale 2-1 Sutton United
      Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace

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      Chelsea player ratings: Cole Palmer looks a snip at £40m but don’t be fooled by Robert Sanchez’s clean sheet

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      CHELSEA punched their ticket to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after beating Brighton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.The Blues really needed a victory after a run of poor results that saw them losing three out of all seven matches, of which they won only two, across all competitions this season.
      Chelsea made it to the fourth round of the Carabao after beating BrightonCredit: Getty
      Nicolas Jackson scored the winner following a lovely attack from an otherwise nervous Chelsea side.
      Ian Maatsen found Cole Palmer on the edge of the box and the ex-Manchester City ace passed to Jackson who beat Bart Verbruggen with a fine finish on 50 minutes.
      The Senegal international also scored the West Londoners’ first goal of the month.
      Jackson and Palmer thought they got another goal and assist respectively but the former was caught offside.
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      Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rates the performance of Mauricio Pochettino’s players:
      Robert Sanchez – 5
      Gave the ball away horrendously in the first half twice, to give Brighton two or three golden opportunities. He was very poor with his feet, but made a few good saves with his hands. Somehow kept a clean sheet, but still the weakest Chelsea player on the field. 
      Axel Disasi – 5
      Didn’t do anything too wrong or too right either. Bang average.
      Levi Colwill – 8
      Solid at the back against his old side, and played some really classy passes out from the back. Definitely the best at the back for Chelsea and his best showing under manager Mauricio Pochettino so far. 
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      Marc Cucurella – 6
      Got caught in possession a few times and looked nervous as he played his first minutes under Mauricio Pochettino. Improved massively in the second half and looked far more comfortable from the 50th minute onwards. 
      Ian Maatsen – 6 
      Did well to close down Kaoru Mitoma and to deal with Pervis Estupinian for large parts of the game, but failed to impact the game in an attacking sense as we saw him do in pre-season. 
      Ben Chilwell – 5
      Showed some signs of danger on the left hand side, but failed to create anything serious for the Blues. Not a captain’s showing.
      Moises Caicedo – 6
      Disruptive in midfield and looked better than his ‘replacement’ Carlos Baleba in the Brighton midfield. Was industrious and looked like he had a point to prove to Mauricio Pochettino. 
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      Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson scored the winner against BrightonCredit: Getty
      Robert Sanchez didn’t have his best performance against his former teamCredit: Getty
      Lesley Ugochukwu – 6
      Good in patches, but went missing for chunks of the game and failed to be too involved in the midfield at times. Fortunate to escape a red card for a lunging tackle. Definitely potential there, as for most of this Chelsea side, but looks raw and undeveloped at this point. 
      Cole Palmer – 8
      Creative and direct for Chelsea, had his side’s best chance of the first half just before the whistle went and played some nice passes too, none better than his brilliant play to assist Nicolas Jackson’s opener. 
      Mykhailo Mudryk – 7 
      Caused lots of problems for the Brighton defence and won a number of free kicks for the Blues. Clearly a very talented player who is just yet to be unleashed or reach his full potential. Another good showing from the start, and received a standing ovation when he was subbed for Raheem Sterling. 
      Nicolas Jackson – 7
      Ice in his veins for the Chelsea opener. Was fairly poor in the first half, but seemed a different player in the second period and much more lively. Could have had a hat-trick on another day, as he missed a 1v1 and had a second goal ruled out for offside. 
      Cole Palmer stood out for Chelsea at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
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      Raheem Sterling – 5  (For Mykhailo Mudryk, 69′) Decent performance after coming off the bench, saw the game out nicely for Chelsea and used his experience well. 
      Conor Gallagher – 5 (For Cole Palmer, 76′) – Didn’t have much time to make a real impact, worked hard as usual. 
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      Enzo Fernandez – 5 (For Ian Maatsen, 76′) – Saw the game out nicely for Chelsea, but didn’t have many minutes to impact the game too much. 
      Armando Broja – 5 (For Nicolas Jackson, 87′) – Didn’t have enough time to impact the game.  More

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      Chelsea 1 Brighton 0 LIVE: Jackson’s superb strike fires Blues into Carabao Cup fourth round – latest

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      CHELSEA are back to winning ways after beating Brighton in their epic Carabao Cup clash.The Blues are struggling in the Premier League and they are now winless in three league fixtures after the Villa defeat.
      However, Nicolas Jackson’s strike has given them some hope that they can go far in the Carabao Cup.

      RESULT: Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
      TV/Live stream: Not televised
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Disasi, Levin Colwill, Cucurella, Maatsen, Ugochukwu, Caicedo, Chilwell, Mudryk, Palmer, Jackson
      Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Julio, Lampatey, Dahoud, Joao Pedro, Baleba, Mitoma, Van Hecke, Estunpinan, Fati, Buonanotte

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      Jackson off the naughty step
      It has been a tough start to the season for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, made worse by the fact he is serving a suspension in his next game for accumulating FIVE yellow cards.
      However, he looked sharp in the second half tonight, and could have had a hat-trick on another night.
      A bright showing from the Senegalese forward, and he will be looking to prove a point when he returns to Premier League action.
      Man of the match
      What a game we just saw, with some great performances from the Chelsea players in a very hard fought win.
      Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were the two standout performers, but it is the former who takes the SunSport man of the match award tonight.
      His assist for the winning goal was absolutely sensational and he looked to drag the team to victory with his second half showing.
      If that is a sign of things to come for the Blues, he looks to be a bargain for Todd Boehly and co.
      Cole Palmer was Chelsea’s man of the match tonightCredit: Getty
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      FT. That is all she wrote, and Chelsea have FINALLY won a game.
      They will move onto the next round of the Carabao Cup, having dumped Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton out of the competition.
      Nicolas Jackson’s goal made all the difference, and masterful performances from Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill lit up Stamford Bridge.
      Great game, and finally some good news for Chelsea fans.
      Chelsea finally won a game, against Brighton in the Carabao Cup 1-0Credit: Getty
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      90+5. Ben Chilwell’s night is over, as he leaves the pitch.
      Chelsea have used all three of their substitution opportunities, so will have to see the game out with ten men on the pitch.
      Conor Gallagher has gone out to the right hand side, and Marc Cucurella has moved to the left side of defence.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      90+4. HUGE chance for Brighton.
      A foul is not given against Ben Chilwell as Chelsea go forward.
      Brighton then counter, and a chance falls to Joao Pedro who just misses.
      Very, very close for Brighton, who could still get back into this…
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      90+3. Armando Broja is flagged for offside, but it bizarrely looks as though he is inside his own half.
      Mauricio Pochettino is yellow carded for remonstrating with the officials, and you can see why he is not happy!
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      90. There will be SEVEN minutes of added time at the end of this one.
      Estupinian fires a cross into the box, but it goes straight out for a throw-in on the other side of the pitch.
      A long way still to go.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      87. Nicolas Jackson is replaced by Armando Broja with three minutes to go until the full-time whistle.
      Lots of applause for this change, and it could be Jackson’s goal that proves to be the difference.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      84. Chelsea free kick on the halfway line after some good work from Raheem Sterling.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      82. Nicolas Jackson is off the pitch injured, and then back on once again for the second time tonight.
      It seems to be a wrist injury for the striker.
      He continues for now.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      80. Change for Brighton.
      Adam Lallana is on as they look to try and save their Carabao Cup status.
      Sterling lays off a pass for Nicolas Jackson, who seems to be fouled but it is not given.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      77. Two changes for Chelsea.
      Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher are on for Cole Palmer and Ian Maatsen.
      Brighton win themselves a corner.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      75. Huge save from Robert Sanchez to deny Solly March at the back post.
      The Spanish stopper has been very poor with his feet tonight, but there is no denying he has been safe with his hands.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      73. THEY THINK IT IS TWO!
      It’s not…
      Nicolas Jackson scores for the second time tonight, and he took it so well, but the flag goes up for offside.
      It is impossible to tell if he is off or not, but it is very, very close.
      The score remains 1-0.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      71. Cucurella has been much better in the second half of this game.
      Still somewhat reckless, but seems to be enjoying a tough night against his former club so far.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      69. Raheem Sterling comes on for Mykhailo Mudryk, and the Ukrainian gets a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      67. Carlos Baleba comes off for Brighton, and he is replaced by Billy Gilmour, who gets warm applause from the Stamford Bridge faithful.
      Danny Welbeck is replacing Karou Mitoma, and the Japanese maestro looks disappointed with his performance.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      64. Danny Welbeck is being gestured to by Roberto De Zerbi, and he has haunted Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the past.
      He could cause the Blues some real problems if he is to come on.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      62. Another chance for Nicolas Jackson who takes a touch and fires a shot at the Brighton keeper who makes a good save.
      Jackson misses the 1v1…
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      60. A foul by Tariq Lamptey gives Chelsea a free kick, but it is wasted by Mykhailo Mudryk, and the ball is over-hit past the back post.
      Chelsea put real pressure on Van Hecke and are making a bit of luck for themselves in this second half.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      57. Chelsea seem to be trying to come alive in this game since Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring.
      All of a sudden there are a few more tricks and flicks from the Chelsea forwards, and Cole Palmer is lighting up Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      55. Chelsea have switched off again and Brighton have another spell on the ball here.
      There is no pressure on Mahmoud Dahoud who plays a nice pass, but it ends up going out of play.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      53. Handball from Van Hecke for Brighton, and he is lucky to escape a card.
      Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
      50. NICOLAS JACKSON OPENS THE SCORING!It’s a goal for the Blues after a tough start to the second half.
      Chelsea win the ball high up the pitch, great play from Cole Palmer sets up Jackson and he slots home.
      Excellent from Palmer and Jackson.
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      Brentford 0 Arsenal 1: Reiss Nelson nets as Ramsdale helps Gunners grind out Carabao Cup win with defensive display

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      AARON RAMSDALE silenced the abuse of the Brentford fans as Arsenal edged their way into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.The England international keeper was taunted as a “s*** David Raya” on his return to first-team action for the Gunners.
      Arsenal kicked off their Carabao Cup campaign away to BrentfordCredit: ALAMY
      Reiss Nelson put the Gunners 1-0 up in the eighth minuteCredit: REX
      The 23-year-old was all smiles after breaking the deadlockCredit: AFP
      But it was Ramsdale who had the last laugh as his stunning second-half save from Yoane Wissa was enough to see his team over the line courtesy of Reiss Nelson’s early strike.
      Mikel Arteta always claims that the aim for Arsenal is to win every competition they play. But we all know that’s not strictly true.
      The reality is that no one really gives a toss about the Carabao Cup at the Emirates because they have bigger fish to fry these days.
      But it remains a useful opportunity to give some of the fringe players a run-out…even if most of them know it’s like a glorified reserve match.
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      So this was the perfect time for Emile Smith Rowe to step out of the shadows and end 499 days without a first-team start for the Gunners.
      This was the midfielder’s 100th appearance for the club and it was immediately apparent that he was out to show Arteta what he has been missing.
      The former England international was one of the eight changes to the team which had drawn with Spurs in Sunday’s North London derby, with 19-year-old Charles Sagoe Jr making his debut on the right wing in place of Bukayo Saka.
      Brentford stuck pretty much with the team which had lost 3-1 at home to Everton and if Thomas Frank was hoping to see a reaction to that dismal display he was to be sorely disappointed.
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      Aaron Ramsdale was back in the starting XI for the trip across LondonCredit: Reuters
      The England stopper made a crucial save to preserve the Gunners’ 1-0 leadCredit: REX
      Having been opened up by the worst attack in the Premier League at the weekend, it was no surprise that it took them just eight minutes to fall behind again last night.
      And once again they were the architects of their own downfall when Zanka’s wayward back pass was picked off by Eddie Nketiah before Nelson calmly rolled his shot past Mark Flekken.
      The visitors were passing the ball around for fun and almost doubled their lead in the 30th minute when Smith Rowe swapped passes with stand-in skipper Jorginho before his shot was saved by Flekken with an outstretched leg.
      Brentford’s only response was to go quick and long and it almost paid off when Vitaly Janelt’s powerful shot was blocked by Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      And they should have been level in the 34th minute when Yoane Wissa found himself completely free in the Arsenal area with only Ramsdale to beat but somehow managed to drag his shot wide.
      It was a welcome let-off for Ramsdale, who was desperate to mark his return to the starting line-up with a clean sheet.
      He was serenaded throughout the night with chants of “England’s number one” from the travelling Arsenal fans making it clear that he remains deep in their affections.
      But no one made him feel more comfortable than the wayward Brentford attack which failed to test him with a single shot on target until the 66th minute.
      And when Wissa finally found his range, Ramsdale responded with a splendid full-length save to tip the ball against the base of his far post.
      It was the kind of match-winning contribution Ramsdale had been dreaming of, so it was no surprise when he celebrated his act of defiance in front of the Brentford fans who had been questioning his ability.
      But with Brentford pushing harder and more powerfully in search of an equaliser, Arteta was forced to send on the big guns of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Martin Odegaard to see his team over the line.
      Nelson should have put the tie to bed in the 70th minute when he was teed up by Kai Havertz but rolled his shot wide when he should have scored.
      That made for a nervous last 20 minutes for Arteta as Ramsdale was forced back into action to push away Frank Onyeka’s shot before Tomiyasu applied another important block to deny Saman Ghoddos.
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      Ramsdale was finally beaten in the 84th minute when Keane Lewis-Potter was left completely free to pick his spot, but Jakub Kiwior raced back to pull off a stunning goal-line clearance.
      And that was just about enough to see Arsenal into the fourth-round draw for another Carabao Cup tie which they really could do without.
      Jakub Kiwior made a crucial goal-line clearance in the 84th minuteCredit: Rex More

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      Brentford 0 Arsenal 1 LIVE: Nelson’s first-half strike sends Gunners into Carabao Cup fourth round – latest

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      ARSENAL have progressed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after beating Brentford in west London.Mikel Arteta opted to go with a heavily rotated side from the eleven who drew with bitter rivals Tottenham at the weekend.
      And Reiss Nelson became man of the moment as his first-half strike sealed the deal for the Gunners.

      RESULT: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK
      Brentford XI: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Zanka, Pinnock, Hickey, Norgaard, Janelt, Onyeka, Mbuemo, Wissa
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Kiwior, Jorginho, Havertz, Smith-Rowe, Nelson, Sagoe Jr, Nketiah

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      Gunners need to compete for trophies
      Having invested heavily in the squad, it is important that Arsenal challenge for every trophy they play in this season.
      While the Carabao Cup is often seen as the lesser trophy, it is all about having silverware in that trophy cabinet at the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta will always be judged on his trophy haul and not points tallies or league positions.
      If you’re not first, you’re nowhere.
      Ready Eddie wins the plaudits
      Eddie Nketiah put in a man of the match performance despite not getting on the scoresheet himself.
      His hold up play brought others into the game and he unselfishly squared the ball to Nelson for the winning goal.
      Nketiah covered a lot of ground and gave the Brentford defenders a torrid evening.

      Calm finish proves the difference
      When the ball came to Reiss Nelson with only the keeper to beat, he struck his shot first time into the bottom corner.
      For a player who does not see as much game time as he would like, it was an assured finish from Nelson.
      Enjoyed getting on the scoresheet, even more so when it proved to be the winner.
      Credit: Alamy
      FT: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Arsenal will be pleased to bounce back with a win after drawing the North London derby on the weekend.
      Mikel Arteta needs to win a trophy to show progress for all the money spent in the summer.
      The most important thing is that they are in the draw for the next round later this evening.
      FT: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Reiss Nelson has a habit of when he scores for Arsenal, they tend to be winning goals.
      Arteta was able to shuffle his pack tonight and still come away with the victory.
      Would have liked to see his side threaten more in the final third but it was the result that was the most important thing in this cup tie.
      FT: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Over the course of the 90 minutes it was quite an even game.
      Brentford proved too wasteful when they created chances.
      It was a mistake that led to an Arsenal goal and proved costly.

      FT: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      Mikel Arteta’s side hold on for the victory.
      Brentford tries to throw the kitchen sink at them towards the end but Arsenal dug deep.
      Reiss Nelson’s goal is the difference between the two sides this evening.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      90+4. Brentford are looking to knock the ball route one now.
      Tomiyasu is covering but the ball is put out for a corner.
      Flekken comes up for the corner but as the cross finds the head of Wissa, his looping header is an easy catch for Ramsdale.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      90+2. Arsenal hit Brentford on the counter attack.
      The ball is worked out wide to Havertz.
      As they manage to find Odegaard he tries a shot from some twenty-five yards out but it deflects wide for a corner.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      90. Brentford play the ball up to Wissa, as he takes the ball on the chest, it is well won by Tomiyasu.
      Arsenal have been solid for most of the game in defence but then The Bees have not been very productive in the final third.
      It is all about game management now for The Gunners.
      There is going to be five additional minutes added.
      Credit: Getty
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      88. Nketiah comes of for Soares as The Gunners look to see this one out.
      He has been Arsenal’s best player tonight with his hold up play and bringing other players into the game.
      A mature performance by the young striker.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      86. Arsenal are playing some good football in the final third but much like their opponents, cannot find that killer pass.
      As a result they pass it all the way back to their centre backs.
      It works well being one-nil up but in another game, this would be an issue.
      Elneny tries a shot from distance but it was never troubling the goal.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      84. If Arsenal do concede in these closing stages of the game, the finger will be pointed once again at their inability to kill games off.
      The ball comes to Lewis-Potter at the back post and a goal seems certain.
      As he shoots, with the ball past Ramsdale, somehow Kiwior gets his body in the way to block the effort.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      82. Elneny and Odegaard come on for Arsenal.
      Arteta seems to think if they can retain possession now they will see this game out.
      Odegaard whips a free kick into the box but Flekken collects with ease.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      80. Brentford are just lacking that final pass.
      They are doing well to get near the Arsenal penalty area but then seem to be short of ideas.
      The Gunners are holding a good line and keeping them at bay, Ramsdale has still had so little to do in this game.
      Credit: Reuters
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      78. If they can pile the pressure on Arsenal for the final fifteen minutes they can put the visitors under some pressure.
      The ball drops to Mbuemo in the box and he fires high and wide.
      Sums up how things have been going since he hit this dry patch.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      76. Thomas Frank makes two more changes, looking to change the game.
      Time is starting to run out for his side now.
      They have the ball in the back of the net but the assistant referee has his flag up for offside.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      74. Arsenal are trying to suck the life out of Brentford by retaining possession.
      Happy to pass the ball around and make Thomas Frank’s team chase shadows.
      Nketiah makes a run into the box and gets a shot away but Flekken makes a good block.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      72. Brentford are caught dwelling on the ball in defence but Jesus cannot make them pay.
      He tried to muscle his way into the box but it was hacked clear.
      Brentford are getting more desperate at the game goes on, they need to commit more players up field now.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      70. This is still a tight game, as long as only one goal is the difference between the two sides, anything is possible.
      Havertz attacks down the left and plays a pass to Nelson on the edge of the box.
      He tries a left-footed shot that narrowly misses the near post.
      Credit: Alamy
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      68. Jensen is booked for a challenge on Gabriel.
      Brentford are spending a lot more time in the Arsenal half now.
      As a result, Arteta brings Zinchenko and Jesus on.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      66. The ball breaks to the Brentford attack, he cuts inside onto his right foot and gets a shot away.
      Ramsdale seems to get a slight touch on it and it ricochets off the post.
      That is the closest Brentford have come to scoring this evening.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      64. It could be a long run to January for the Brentford fans.
      The lack of firepower they have at their disposal is worrying.
      Wissa just does not look potent in the box at all.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      62. Hickey finds himself in space down the left and he heads towards goal and tries to bend one into the far corner.
      White does well to stand his ground and block the shot.
      Ghoddos and Jensen have come on for The Bees.
      Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
      60. This has been all too easy for Arsenal this evening.
      Ramsdale has had very little to do with Brentford still yet to register their first shot on target.
      The Bees are struggling to keep the ball when they have it in the final third.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Pep Guardiola produces ‘excuse of the season’ as he claims trip to Newcastle for Carabao Cup could cost Man City title

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has made the “excuse of the season” as he moaned about Man City’s travel plans to Newcastle.Rivals fans have blasted Guardiola for his outcry about not flying to and from his side’s Carabao Cup game against the Magpies on Wednesday.
      Pep Guardiola has produced the ‘excuse of the season’Credit: Getty
      City are set to travel up North to Newcastle for their Carabao Cup clash – but they will take a coach there and back.
      Unfortunately for City no trains were available and they were also unable to fly.
      Speaking ahead of the game City boss Guardiola was fuming about the situation.
      He said: “After the game, we cannot come back by plane because of a problem – something for the planes.
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      “We don’t have a plane to travel back, so we have to take a bus.
      “It’s two or three hours later that we will arrive here – so, so late, arriving on Thursday.
      “The day after, Friday, we travel to Wolves, so that’s what you have to think about.
      “Then we go to Germany to play RB Leipzig in the Champions League next week.
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      “That’s a really important game for us, because we know what it means to be able to win there to qualify for the next stage.
      “I don’t know what happened with the aeroplane. The team manager told me.
      “It happened with the previous one, I think in London. It’s not a problem with the bus, but we will arrive much, much later than we expected, but it is what it is.”
      The journey time by road from St James’ Park to the Etihad Stadium is 2hrs and 39mins.
      One rival fan responded to Guardiola’s comments by calling it “the excuse of the season.”
      While another rival fan said: “2-3 hours isn’t a long ride😂.”
      A third added: “Pep’s playing the sympathy game again.”
      City have enjoyed an exceptional start to the new season, as Guardiola’s side look to defend their Treble victory last year.
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      Casemiro and Andre Onana doing surprisingly well in Dream Team amid criticism of Manchester United pair’s form

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      DREAM TEAM managers should know by now not to underestimate the additional competitions.The Premier League will always be the bread and butter of our beloved fantasy game but points scored in Europe and the domestic cups often prove pivotal.
      Take last night’s Carabao Cup action as a prime example.

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      The numbers don’t lieCredit: Dream Team
      Manchester United strolled to a welcome 3-0 victory at home to a second-string Crystal Palace in a result that has changed the complexion of Dream Team rankings.
      Casemiro (£4.2m) scored one goal and assisted another to take the Eagles for 13 points by the final whistle.
      The five-time Champions League winner’s form has been subject to criticism at the start of this season with several pundits suggesting he doesn’t have the necessary mobility or running power at 31 years old to play as the Red Devils’ lone defensive midfielder.
      While there may be some truth to that notion, the Brazilian deserves praise for his unexpectedly effective contribution in the final third.
      Casemiro has scored four goals and provided one assist already, putting him above the likes of Martin Odegaard (£5.1m), Bryan Mbeumo (£3.7m), Luis Diaz (£4.1m) and team-mate Bruno Fernandes (£6m) in terms of goal involvements.
      His decisive display at Old Trafford on Tuesday night took him to 57 Dream Team points overall – only three midfielders boast a greater total at the time of writing.
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      Casemiro cashed in against a much-changed Palace XICredit: AP
      Similarly, Andre Onana (£3.5m) has taken his fair share of flak this season.
      The Cameroon international fronted up to the media after his howler against Bayern Munich but that fixture wasn’t the only time his shot-stopping has come under microscope since his summer transfer.
      Things were looking bleak for the ex-Inter custodian in the realm of Dream Team too as he mustered just seven points in five games between Gameweeks 2 and 5.
      However, Onana has produced a dramatic turnaround in Gameweek 6 with back-to-back clean sheets.
      He registered 17 points from his fixtures against Burnley and Palace – the second best Gameweek haul this season among assets in his position.
      Suddenly Onana has 34 points overall and is within three of Nick Pope (£4.1m), Dream Team’s outright best keeper at this stage.
      Things are looking up for Onana after consecutive clean sheetsCredit: Getty

      Granted, the rankings will probably change again once Wednesday night’s cup fixtures have been completed but it’s remarkable that Casemiro and Onana are currently among the best performers in their respective positions given the public perception of the pair’s form.
      The lesson here is two-fold:

      Justified real-world criticism doesn’t always mean a player is a flop in Dream Team
      Don’t neglect the Carabao Cup – there’s plenty of points on offer

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