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      Watch horror own goal as Liverpool star kicks ball against team-mate who ‘can’t catch a break’ in West Ham clash

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      LIVERPOOL ace Jarell Quansah scored a freak own goal against West Ham following a moment of madness.Quansah, 21, was named in the Reds manager Arne Slot’s starting line-up in the third round of Carabao Cup against the Hammers at Anfield.Liverpool scored a freak own goal against West Ham in the Carabao CupLiverpool ace Wataru Endo kicked the ball against Jarell QuansahQuansah then saw the ball ending up behind Liverpool’s own netLiverpool fans then stormed social media to back QuansahCredit: APHowever, the centre-back was very unfortunate in the 21st minute when the visitors won a corner-kick down the left.Panic ensued in the Merseysiders’ defence after the cross and that was when Wataru Endo instinctively tried to whack the ball away.However, Endo’s clearance hit Quansah and then ended at the back of Caoimhin Kelleher’s net.Liverpool fans were left stunned but stormed to social media to back the England Under-21 international who was not at fault.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Poor Quansah. He’s just scored an own goal. He can’t catch a break that lad!”Another commented: “That’s not a good one.”A third said: “Keeper hopeless, shambolic defending too.”This one gasped: “What just happened?!”Most read in FootballAnd that one posted: “Bloody hell.”Quansah has been struggling to break into Liverpool’s starting line-up under Slot.Jamie Carragher names all-time Liverpool XI with Match of the Day legend, Steven Gerrard and no room for Luis SuarezThe defender only started one match in the Premier League season opener against Ipswich next to Virgil van Dijk.However, the youngster was replaced at half-time and Slot has been fielding Van Dijk next to Ibrahima Konate ever since. More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Latest updates as Spurs draw Man City, Man Utd get Leicester, Preston vs Arsenal, Chelsea to wait

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      THE Carabao Cup fourth round draw has been completed and there are some cracking ties to be played. The pick of the bunch is Tottenham vs Man City and Chelsea have been handed a potential London derby away at AFC Wimbledon, but only IF they can beat Newcastle. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the latest action from the Carabao Cup fourth round draw with our live blog below…Results in full Stoke City 1–1 (2–1 p) Fleetwood TownBlackpool 0–1 Sheffield WednesdayBrentford 3–1 Leyton OrientEverton 1–1 (5–6 p) SouthamptonPreston North End 1–1 (16–15 p) FulhamQueens Park Rangers 1–2 Crystal PalaceManchester United 7–0 BarnsleyBrighton & Hove Albion 3–2 Wolverhampton WanderersCoventry City 1–2 Tottenham HotspurChelsea 5–0 BarrowManchester City 2–1 WatfordWalsall 0–0 (0–3 p) Leicester CityWycombe Wanderers 1–2 Aston VillaArsenal 5–1 Bolton WanderersLiverpool 5–1 West Ham UnitedNewcastle United P-P AFC WimbledonCopy linkCopiedArsenal ratings Ethan Nwaneri will remember this night for the rest of his life after scoring twice on his full Arsenal debut.Still a teenager, he proved why is so highly-rated with a well-taken double to sink League One Bolton.Nwaneri made history two years ago when he became the youngest debutant in Arsenal’s history aged just 15-years-old.Now 17, he proved why Mikel Arteta thinks so highly of him by pouncing to tap in Raheem Sterling’s low cross and put Arsenal 2-0 up.Copy linkCopiedAll-Prem tiesThere are at least four all-Premier League fixtures, with the blockbuster draw of the round seeing Tottenham host Man City.Those clashes will take place from the week commencing Monday, October 28.Man Utd will host newly-promoted Premier League side Leicester.On the other hand, Arsenal will travel to Preston.Copy linkCopiedDraw in fullWe have some exciting ties in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.Manchester City travel to Tottenham, while Chelsea could potentially travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle.Copy linkCopiedChelsea – easy or hard?It could go either way for the Blues they face either Newcastle or AFC Wimbledon.The game between the Magpies and the Dons has been postponed due to Wimbledon’s pitch being flooded and unfit for play.The round three clash will take place on October 1.Copy linkCopiedVilla host PalaceAston Villa breezed a 2-1 victory to Wycombe. But they now face a tougher tie to Crystal Palace at home. Copy linkCopiedLiverpool head to the south coastAfter their 5-1 victory to West Ham tonight the Reds will head down south to face Brighton in the next round.Copy linkCopiedTough tie for SpursAnge Postecoglou’s side have a tough tie as they host Manchester City in the fourth round.Copy linkCopiedAnother home game for UnitedManchester United have another home clash as they welcome Leicester City.Copy linkCopiedGunners travel to DeepdaleArsenal have secured a comfortable fourth-round clash against Preston North End.Copy linkCopiedDraws confirmedBrentford vs Sheffield WednesdaySouthampton vs StokeTottenham vs Man CityAFC Wimbledon/ Newcastle vs Chelsea Man Utd vs Leicester Brighton vs LiverpoolPreston vs ArsenalAston Villa vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedDraw coming upWe’re about to get underwayJamie Redknapp and Kevin Nolan will be hosting the draw.Copy linkCopiedWhere to watch the draw?The Carabao Cup draw will take place in just a few minutes.Fans can tune into the action LIVE on Sky Sports or follow it here on the SunSports Carabao Cup draw blog!Copy linkCopiedDraw numbersYes it’s the round of 16 but there’s 17 teams still in the competition. Here are the draw numbers below:1 Aston Villa2 Brentford3 Brighton & Hove Albion4 Chelsea5 Crystal Palace6 Leicester City7 Manchester City8 Manchester United9 Preston North End10 Sheffield Wednesday11 Southampton12 Stoke City13 Tottenham Hotspur14 Arsenal15 Liverpool16 AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle UnitedCopy linkCopiedArsenal and Liverpool throughArsenal and Liverpool are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.The Gunners thrashed 5-1 to Bolton and the Reds dominated a 10-man West Ham side 5-1.Copy linkCopiedFull Time at AnfieldGakpo snuck a last-minute goal to make it 5-1 to West Ham.The exact same scoreline as last season in the Carabao Cup. Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Score!The Red score again. With a 10-man West Ham side the Hammers are suffering.Cody Gakpo scored Liverpool’s fourth goal sealing their spot in the next round of the Carabao Cup.Copy linkCopiedRed Card at AnfieldAlvarez has been sent off at Anfield for West Ham crushing the Hammers’s hopes of getting through to the next round of the championship.Copy linkCopiedArsenal winArsenal are through to the next round of the Carabao Cup after beating Bolton 5-2 at the Emirates.Liverpool currently lead the way at Anfield 3-1 against West Ham.Copy linkCopiedArsenal score!Arsenal have extended their lead to 5-1 against Bolton.Kai Havertz joined the crowd and struck the ball into the back of the net against the League One side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool take the leadLiverpool did open the scoreline but for West Ham with a messy own goal by Jarell Quansah.However, just moments later they made up for it with a strike from Diogo Jota.And minutes into the second half Jota strikes again for the Red to take a lead.Copy linkCopiedArsenal dominatingArsenal are storming ahead 4-1 against League One side Bolton.Declan Rice scored the opener followed by Ethan Nwaneri’s double strike.Raheem Sterling also secured his first goal for the Gunners since making the move from Chelsea in the summer.Copy linkCopiedWho’s playing tonight?We’ve got two Carabao Cup games taking place tonight:Arsenal vs Bolton WanderersLiverpool vs West HamCopy linkCopiedWhat are the ball numbers?A host of sides have already booked their spots in the last-16 of the League Cup. Take a look at all of the confirmed teams and their numbers below:1 Aston Villa2 Brentford3 Brighton & Hove Albion4 Chelsea5 Crystal Palace6 Leicester City7 Manchester City8 Manchester United9 Preston North End10 Sheffield Wednesday11 Southampton12 Stoke City13 Tottenham Hotspur14 Arsenal or Bolton Wanderers15 Liverpool or West Ham United16 AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle UnitedCopy linkCopiedGood evening!Welcome to the draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Tonight, a host of clubs will discover their next opponents so stay tuned with us to find out who they’ll be facing!Copy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal 5-1 Bolton – Carabao Cup LIVE RESULT: Wonder kid Nwaneri scores brace and Sterling bags first goal in easy win

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      ARSENAL have booked their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 5-1 win over Bolton. The Gunners went 1-0 up through Declan Rice before Ethan Nwaneri scored a brace on his full debut. The League One side pulled one back before Raheem Sterling then bagged his first goal and Kai Havertz rounded things off. Kick-off time: 7:45pm BSTLive stream: NOW TVTV channel: Sky Sports+Arsenal XI: Porter; Nichols, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, SterlingExplainer: Carabao Cup fourth round draw infoBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…Arsenal fourth round drawArsenal have been drawn against Preston in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The tie will be played at Deepdale and will be played in the week commencing October 30. Copy linkCopiedHale End youngsters on showGoalscorer Nwaneri takes a selfie with his fellow youngsters including 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter and debutant Josh Nichols.Copy linkCopiedNext four gamesCopy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 1The Gunners are in the hat for the next round and keep your eyes peeled for the draw, which takes place on Sky Sports at 10:15pm.Arsenal are ball number 14.Copy linkCopiedFull-time Arsenal 5 Bolton 1Rather fittingly the ref blows his final whistle as Porter catches a cross and clings onto the ball.A night to remember for him as the Gunners fans go home happy.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 190. Martinelli breaks with blistering speed but once again can’t find the cross.A corner follows which the keeper just about deals with before almost sparking a melee with Havertz.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 189. Bolton have well and truly given up and will soon be saved by the final whistle.Kiwior blasts a cross too high to give the visitors a reprieve.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 187. Arsenal push again as Martinelli’s cross is cleared behind for a corner which comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 185. Arsenal chance!Martinelli finds Havertz next to the penalty spot but the German can’t quite bring the ball under control to get a shot away.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 183. Arsenal show no signs of relenting and are instead going for a sixth.The rain is pouring down heavily and the travelling Bolton contingent have finally been silenced.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 181. A standing ovation from the home fans as Sterling is subbed off.Another Arsenal debutant Ismeal Kabia takes his place.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5 Bolton 1Great trickery on the right from Jesus results in Sterling bursting into the box.His low shot is saved and the ball bounces up, with Havertz quickest to react to tap into an empty net.Copy linkCopiedGoal! Arsenal 5 Bolton 1It was always coming and its Havertz who gets it!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 175. Arsenal are pressing for another here and are happy to be patient in their build-up.It pays off too as a brilliant cross from Jorginho is almost turned in by Sterling.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 171. Havertz is involved down the left flank and sees a shot from a narrow angle closed down by the keeper.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 170. Another Arsenal debut as Maldini Kaccuri comes on for Calafiori.Saka’s tireless work is finally over as he is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 168. Evatt turns to the bench as Jay Matete and George Thomason replace Kyle Dempsey and Scott Arfield.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 167. The Trotters show signs of life! McAtee flashes a brilliant cross across the face of goal but no team-mate is on hand to poke in.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 166. Calafiori goes close with a bending shot on his weaker foot after being urged by the crowd to shoot from distance.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4 Bolton 164. It’s good work from Saka again but he appears to take too long on the ball. However a quick turn and low cross can’t be stopped by the goalie and Sterling is on hand to poke in from two yards out.Copy linkCopiedGoal! Arsenal 4 Bolton 164. Sterling gets in on the knack as he fires in on the goalline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 162. A scare for Porter! The ball is played back to the keeper and his attempted pass is blocked by Collins but flies over the bar to spare his blushes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 161. First subs of the night see Gabriel and Kai Havertz replace Rice and Lewis-Skelly, with the latter appearing to pick up a knock.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 158. Some sloppiness starting to enter Arsenal’s play but they turn over the ball again and Jesus chips a cross straight into the keeper’s arms.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3 Bolton 155. Saka fires wide again! Good build-up but Saka takes too long on the ball and is forced onto his weaker right foot so can only fire into the side netting.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea fans urge boss Maresca to ‘bench whoever we have to’ to hand starting spot to star after Carabao Cup masterclass

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      ENZO MARESCA has been urged to make room in his starting line-up for Joao Felix by Chelsea fans.The summer signing impressed in the Blues 5-0 hammering of Barrow in the Carabao Cup.Enzo Maresca has been urged to start Joao FelixCredit: PAThe attacker impressed against BarrowCredit: APFelix, 24, rejoined the club in the summer on a permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid.The attacker set up Christopher Nkunku’s first goal with a delightful chipped pass.He was unlucky not to be on the scoresheet as his 25-yard free-kick rattled off the post and went in via a deflection off Paul Farman’s back.The performance would have certainly put him in Maresca’s thoughts ahead of the Premier League clash against Brighton and Hove Albion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFelix’s outing in the Carabao Cup was his first start for the club this season and fans believe he should be regular from the off.Many are convinced that Maresca should find a space for the Portuguese international ahead of “whoever”.One fan posted: “Bench whoever we have to to play Felix. Doesn’t matter who, he can’t be on the bench EVER.”A second wrote: “That’s exactly why I wanted Felix back. Special player.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “Felix is cooking.”A fourth said: “Joao my man feeling the vibe.”‘You have to accept the way he is,’ says Enzo Maresca about Mudryk’s potential as Chelsea flop struggles for minutes Another added: “I want a Joao Felix start against Brighton. I don’t care who goes to the bench as long as it’s not Cole or Jadon.”Nkunku also impressed in the match as he bagged himself a hat-trick.The result means that Chelsea have now won three on the bounce without conceding a goal.The first victory in the run was the 1-0 against Bournemouth before beating West Ham 3-0 on Saturday.Maresca and co will be hoping to continue the run as they take on the Seagulls in the Premier League.Chelsea player ratings vs BarrowJOAO FELIX and Christopher Nkunku stole the show as Chelsea thrashed Barrow in the Carabao Cup.A hat-trick from Nkunku along with goals from Felix and Pedro Neto secured a 5-0 third round win at Stamford Bridge.Here’s how the starting XI rated…Filip Jorgensen – 6Looked shaky as Barrow launched a string of early throw-ins into the box. Forced into a smart stop down to his right at the start of the second half but otherwise untroubled.Malo Gusto – 7Lack of threat from visitors allowed him freedom of the right flank and the full-back regularly posed a threat as he linked up with Neto.Axel Disasi – 6Unconvincing in possession despite little pressure but performed defensive duties throughout in solid partnership with Benoit Badiashile.Benoit Badiashile – 6Barely troubled by Barrow forward Emile Acquah. Assured in possession and showed his passing range by switching play to his wingers when available.Renato Veiga – 6Looked a class above when stepping into midfield when Chelsea were in possession but far from convincing in defence. Gave away several needless free-kicks in dangerous areas.Cesare Casadei – 7Shaky at first on his maiden Chelsea touch before growing into the game in the centre of the park.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7Afforded plenty of time and space on the ball for much of the game and even came close to a goal of his own.Pedro Neto – 7Link-up play with Malo Gusto was a constant threat down the right. Finished off a flowing team move for his first Chelsea goal.Joao Felix – 8Unlocked the Barrow defence with a beautiful scooped pass to set up Nkunku’s opener. Followed it up with a perfectly placed free-kick off the post to put his side 3-0 up before half-time.Mykhailo Mudryk – 7Gave Chelsea an outlet with his pace down the left, showed to perfection as he raced away before squaring for Neto to score moments into the second half.Christopher Nkunku – 9Showed his clinical edge in front of goal by grabbing a hat-trick with three well-taken strikes inside the penalty area, including an exquisite back-heeled flick into the corner.SubsBen Chilwell (45’ for Gusto) – 6Given a rapturous reception on his return from the Chelsea ‘bomb squad’. Tightened up the left-hand side for the Blues, with Veiga moving to central defence.Tyrique George (63’ for Neto) – 6Dragged a brilliant chance to score his first Chelsea goal wide of the post. Later denied by Farman as he showed promise down the right.Josh Acheampong (63’ for Disasi) – 6Slotted into the back four with ease and executed his defensive duties on his second senior appearance.Marc Guiu (76′ for Nkunku) – 6Continued to provide a threat to the tiring Barrow defence late on.Carney Chukwuemeka (76′ for Felix) – 6Quickly imposed himself on the action with several powerful runs through midfield to drive the hosts forward.Click here to read more on Chelsea. More

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      Why is Neto NOT playing for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup? Goalkeeper’s absence explained

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      ARSENAL take on League One Bolton in the third round of the Carabao Cup TONIGHT.The Gunners go into the clash on the back of a gruelling 2-2 draw away at Premier League title rivals Manchester City.Arsenal were seconds away from three huge points at the Etihad last weekendCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s men were seconds away from a monumental victory at the Etihad after playing the whole of the second half with ten men.But super sub-John Stones came off the bench to deny Arsenal from claiming all three points.The Gunners put in a huge shift as City had the man advantage – and there are sure to be a few bumps and bruises in the camp ahead of Wednesday night’s game.Goalkeeper David Raya was seen limping out of the Etihad on Sunday and had his knee bandaged up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShould the Spainard not be available for the Bolton clash, Arteta will have a selection headache with Brazilian shot-stopper Neto also unavailable between the sticks.Why is Neto not playing for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup?Neto joined Arsenal on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Bournemouth in the summer.The Gunners were in the market for a backup goalkeeper after Aaron Ramsdale made the switch to Southampton in August.David Raya could miss Wednesday’s Carabao Cup matchCredit: GettyNeto may be waiting a long time to make his Gunners debut as the Brazilian will not be able to feature for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.Most read in FootballThis is because the former Barcelona and Juventus keeper is CUP-TIED for the competition.Neto started between the sticks in Bournemouth’s 1-0 loss to West Ham in the Carabao Cup second round, meaning he can’t represent another team in the tournament this season.With the Bournemouth loanee unavailable and Raya potentially injured, Arteta has a dilemma ahead of tonight’s cup clash.Third-choice goalkeeper Tommy Setford also appears to be on the sidelines, having not been named in the squad since the international break.This means Aretea could be forced to start 16-year-old shot-stopper Jack Porter for the Carabao Cup tie.Porter was on the bench for Arsenal’s 0-0 draw away at Atlanta in the Champions League last week.He’s played six games for Arsenal’s U18s and one for the U21s.Porter has also featured four times for England’s U16 side.How to watch Arsenal vs BoltonArsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Bolton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+.Subscribers of the full Sky Sports package will be able to access Sky Sports+ at no extra cost.You can find Sky Sports+ on Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the revamped Sky Sports mobile app.Just select the game you want to watch on the homepage, which will show all current live matches available to stream and enjoy.READ MORE SUN STORIESYou can also press the microphone button on your Sky remote, and then say the name of your club, and it will show what games are available.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the Emirates by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Watch AFC Wimbledon begin work fixing sinkhole on pitch after pumping more than 100,000 LITRES of water out of stadium

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      WIMBLEDON have pumped more than 100,000 LITRES of water out of their pitch as they begin fixing the sinkhole which postponed their Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle.The League Two outfit were due to host Eddie Howe’s side in the third round at Plough Lane on Tuesday evening.Wimbledon have pumped a remarkable amount of water out of their pitchThey are hoping to have the pitch ready to face Carlisle on October 12The surface had resembled a golf courseCredit: GettyAn aerial view shows the damage (Getty)But the match was called off due to flooding on the pitch and outside the ground after the River Wandle broke its banks on Sunday evening.It has since been rearranged for October 1 and moved to St James’ Park.And Wimbledon’s managing director James Woodroof has now revealed the stadium has suffered “significant damage” due to the whole venue being “under water”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking to BBC Radio London, he said: “I woke up to images from my stadium team. I thought it was AI [artificial intelligence].”The entire stadium, the concourse and ground floor, was under water. It was horrendous. The pitch has significant damage.”We filled four tankers, which house 27,000 litres each – over 100,000 litres.”The re-arrangement of Wimbledon’s cup clash against Newcastle means their home league game against Crewe has been postponed.Most read in FootballWoodroof confirmed they are hoping to move this Saturday’s home match against Accrington Stanley to a different venue in South London.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey then hope to return to Plough Lane, also known as the Cherry Red Records Stadium, for their clash with Carlisle on October 12.Newcastle have donated £15,000 to Wimbledon to help them with their flooded pitch and sinkhole after a fundraiser was launched, with donations so far reaching over £100,000 at the time of writing.Premier League club’s Carabao Cup clash set to be postponed over flooding as press conference cancelled The fourth-tier side will also receive 45 per cent of the gate revenue raised at St James’ Park next week. More

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      Arsenal set to start 16-year-old Jack Porter against Bolton in Carabao Cup clash amid David Raya injury fears

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      ARSENAL are set to play a 16-year-old in goal in their Carabao Cup clash against Bolton.First choice David Raya is sidelined with injury and second-choice Neto is cup-tied.Jack Porter is set to make his Arsenal debut against BoltonCredit: GettyDavid Raya suffered a knock against Man City and is unavailableCredit: ReutersSo academy goalkeeper Jack Porter is set to make his debut for the Gunners aged just 16.The youngster has just featured in one matchday squad for the first-team – sitting on the bench for the Champions League visit to Atalanta.He only turned 16 in July and has made just six appearances for Arsenal Under-18s, and played once for the Under-21s.But Porter will not be the youngest player to feature for the Gunners – Ethan Nwaneri holds that honour after making his debut at 15-years-old against Brentford two years ago.Porter has had a touch of fortune given the injuries to Raya and third-choice goalie Tommy Setford, who arrived at Arsenal this summer.Raya went down injured against Manchester City on Sunday and was seen limping with a bandage around his knee after the match.His problem is believed to be minor however and he should be fit to face Leicester at the weekend.Setford also has a fitness issue and has not been named in the squad since the international break.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal.While second-choice keeper Neto is cup-tied and cannot play in the competition having started for Bournemouth in their second-round defeat to West Ham before he completed his transfer to North London.That hands a chance to Porter, who has reportedly trained intermittently with the Arsenal squad since the 2022-23 season.Mikel Arteta says ‘I would be very thick’ if he repeated previous mistake as Arsenal boss defends tactics vs Man City More

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      Carabao Cup fourth-round draw simulated as Man Utd’s reward for 7-0 hammering is horror clash with rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a horror draw against their huge rivals in our simulated Carabao Cup round four draw.The Red Devils smashed Barnsley 7-0 in their first game in this season’s competition.Manchester United were handed a nightmare draw in the simulated Carabao Cup fourth-round drawCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen all got doubles while Anthony converted a penalty. That put the 2023 winners into the last 16.The final third-round ties are scheduled for this evening – including Bolton vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs West Ham. And then the draw for the fourth round will take place immediately after the clash at Anfield. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt will be live on Sky Sports at approximately 10pm with Mark Chapman hosting and Jamie Redknapp and Kevin Nolan pulling out the teams. However, ball No16 will be AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle after their match was postponed due to the flooding in South-West London that wreaked havoc at Plough Lane and caused a sinkhole to open up in the pitch.The Magpies generously donated £15,000 to help with the repairs while the match has been moved to St James’ Park next Tuesday. The fixtures for the fourth round will take place in the week beginning October 28 – and in our simulated draw, there is one standout fixture.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThat is because United’s reward for thrashing Barnsley is a home clash with Chelsea.The two giants of English football have won the League Cup 11 times between them.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelBut the SunSport simulator pitted Erik ten Hag up against Enzo Maresca in a mouth-watering battle in the week before they take each other on in the Premier League.Like United, Chelsea smashed lower-league opposition to reach round four.The Blues – runners-up last season – crushed Barrow 5-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, with Christopher Nkunku helping himself to a hat-trick. The other top ties include Aston Villa hosting holders Liverpool or West Ham and Brighton taking on either Newcastle or AFC Wimbledon.Should Arsenal make it past Bolton – with a 16-year-old possibly making his Gunners debut in goal – then they would face Preston at the Emirates.Tottenham needed two late goals to scrape past Coventry and face another Championship outfit in Sheffield Wednesday. READ MORE SUN STORIESManchester City, six-time winners including in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, get an away trip to Stoke.Leicester City vs Brentford and Southampton vs Crystal Palace complete the supercomputer’s fixtures with two all-Premier League ties. Simulated Carabao Cup fourth-round draw in fullBrighton vs Newcastle/AFC WimbledonAston Villa vs Liverpool/West HamArsenal/Bolton vs PrestonSheff Wed vs TottenhamMan Utd vs ChelseaStoke City vs Man CityLeicester City vs BrentfordSouthampton vs Crystal PalaceChristopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea breezed past BarrowCredit: APLiverpool beat Chelsea in last season’s finalCredit: GettyAFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle was postponed and moved to St James’ Park after flooding at Plough LaneCredit: Getty More