๐ Event Details
- Fixture:
Port Vale vs Arsenal
- Competition:
English League Cup (Carabao Cup) – Third Round
- Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Kick-off Time:
7:45 PM (UK Time) / 12:45 AM (BST +6)
- Venue:
Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent
- Stage:
Knockout – Winner progresses to the Round of 16
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Team News
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Arsenal
Arsenal enter this fixture in
excellent form, balancing Premier League and Champions League commitments.
Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate heavily, offering opportunities to fringe
players and academy graduates. However, the Spaniard will still want to ensure
victory to maintain momentum.
- Injuries/Suspensions:
- Gabriel Jesus
is recovering from fitness issues and unlikely to be risked.
- Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey are being managed carefully.
- Bukayo Saka
may be rested to avoid fatigue.
- Key Players Likely to Feature:
- Reiss Nelson
– A reliable winger who often shines in cup competitions.
- Emile Smith Rowe – Looking to regain sharpness and secure more playing
time.
- Jakub Kiwior
– Expected to lead the backline in Gabriel or Saliba’s absence.
- Ethan Nwaneri
– The prodigious teenager may be given minutes.
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Port Vale
Port Vale, currently in League
One, have been enjoying a steady campaign under manager Andy Crosby. Facing
Arsenal is a massive occasion for the Valiants, and they’ll be desperate to
impress their supporters.
- Injuries/Suspensions:
- The squad is largely fit, though rotation is expected
to keep players fresh for league action.
- Depth could be tested against top-level quality.
- Key Players to Watch:
- James Wilson
– A forward with Premier League experience, capable of troubling
defenses.
- Funso Ojo
– Midfield engine, vital for disrupting Arsenal’s rhythm.
- Connor Ripley
– The goalkeeper will need a heroic performance to keep Port Vale in the
game.
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Live Stream & TV Details
The match will be available across
multiple platforms:
- UK: Sky
Sports Football / Sky Go app
- USA:
ESPN+
- Canada:
DAZN
- Australia:
beIN Sports
- Bangladesh & South Asia: Sony Sports Network / Sony LIV app
- Radio Commentary:
BBC Radio 5 Live and Arsenal.com
Fans worldwide can also follow live
updates via both clubs’ official social media channels.