US EditionArsenal need to hand attacker a much-needed start against Port Vale in the Carabao Cup
Arsenal plan squad rotation to maintain momentum and aim for silverware as Kepa Arrizabalaga and 15-year-old Max Dowman prepare for debuts in the Carabao Cup.
- Arsenal played League One side Port Vale at Vale Park in a third-round Carabao Cup match on Wednesday night, September 24, 2025.
- Port Vale approached the match as significant underdogs but sought to use the occasion to test themselves and gain valuable experience.
- Arsenal heavily rotated their squad, with Bukayo Saka returning from a hamstring injury and Max Dowman, a 15-year-old prospect, included in the starting lineup or squad.
- Mikel Arteta acknowledged 'nine changes is a lot' and praised Dowman’s readiness, while pundit Jamie Redknapp criticized starting Saka due to injury concerns.
- The match demanded high professionalism from Arsenal to avoid complacency, while Port Vale viewed it as a chance to showcase resilience and improve despite expected difficulty.
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