BREAKING NEWS:Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers first half live

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made significant changes to the starting lineup for tonight’s Carabao Cup third-round clash against Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, with eight new players coming in.

This comes after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester City in their recent Premier League encounter, where Arsenal were 2-1 up during the first half. However, their chances of securing victory were severely hampered after Leandro Trossard received a red card. Despite being down to 10 men, Arsenal fought valiantly but City managed to equalize in the 98th minute through John Stones.

Arteta will be eager for his team to bounce back with a win in tonight’s match. To refresh the squad, he has opted for a largely rotated team. In a surprising move, 16-year-old Jack Porter will start in goal, with David Raya missing the match due to a minor injury. Additional goalkeeping options are limited as Neto is cup-tied, and both Tommy Setford and Lucas Nygaard are unavailable due to injury and fitness concerns.

Changes have also been made to Arsenal’s defensive line, with Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes given a rest. Youngster Josh Nichols will make his debut at right-back, while Miles Lewis-Skelly is set for his first full appearance at left-back. In central defense, Riccardo Calafiori will partner Jakub Kiwior.

In midfield, Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz will sit this one out, making way for Jorginho, who will also captain the side. He will be joined by Declan Rice and teenager Ethan Nwaneri, who will provide youthful energy in the center of the pitch.

Up front, Bukayo Saka retains his spot on the right wing, with Raheem Sterling taking the left. Gabriel Jesus, who has been a key player for the Gunners, will lead the attack as Arsenal look to secure a much-needed victory against Bolton Wanderers in this cup tie. Arteta’s selection shows a mix of youth and experience, aiming to keep the team competitive while giving valuable game time to younger players.

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