The Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers, League Cup, 19.45 Weds 25 September 2024

[Mac76]

0-3 Dion Charles hatter

We should play all the reserves in this one no question, the first team will be shattered after the Citeh game and Liecester is a must win on Saturday

[WMUG]

Annoyed this wasn't away, I could've gone.

Do the bare minimum to get us through, then we'll have a nice away game in the North West, plsthx.

[HCZ_Reborn]

Mixu Paatelainen to score the winner

[Mac76]

btw i had no idea Bolton were doing so badly these days, 18th in League 1 :lol:

[HCZ_Reborn]

btw i had no idea Bolton were doing so badly these days, 18th in League 1 :lol:

In fairness that’s not too bad for them, they were in league two recently

[Letters]

This doesn't even deserve a "I hope we win, tbh", tbh.
So this isn't one.
:sulk:

[HCZ_Reborn]

Want to see the likes of Heaven, Salah M’Hand, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelley and Sagoe Jnr in the lineup

Jorginho and Kiwior should play as well

[HCZ_Reborn]

Oh and at least one player either starting or on the bench that I’ve never even heard of

[Marc Overmars]

We may have to play Jack Porter, a 16 year old in goal. :lol:

[Mac76]

This doesn't even deserve a "I hope we win, tbh", tbh.
So this isn't one.
:sulk:

Why not?

while I think we should play kids, if they win then that's good for them, and they should remain the League Cup team, even if we end up against Citeh or whoever

[Letters]

Why not?
Because I honestly couldn't care less.
I mean, on principle I guess I hope we win (, tbh), but a big fat meh from over here if we don't.
It's like the women's team - on principle they're Arsenal so I guess I want them to win, but I'd be lying if I said I really cared.

[dostoy]

Somebody is badly injured apparently but its a whodunnit at the moment.

[Mac76]

Somebody is badly injured apparently but its a whodunnit at the moment.

Thanks, that's useful

Any more info?

A footballer??

An Arsenal footballer???

[HCZ_Reborn]

Thanks, that's useful

Any more info?

A footballer??

An Arsenal footballer???

It’s you if you keep on asking questions :lol:

But no seriously, Arteta seemed to suggest that one of our players could have picked up serious injury, but he didn’t say who and said something like “we will know tomorrow” - presumably whoever it is been sent for a scan

[Mac76]

So who are we talking, it must include Timber and Califiori

If it's Timber again then he's most likely gone for good, two major injuries in two seasons is hard to come back from

[HCZ_Reborn]

My predicted line up

Porter, Monlouis, Kiwior, Heaven, Ismail, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Lewis Skelley, Sterling, Butler-Odejiyi, Jesus

[Mac76]

you mean your hoped-for lineup, I think we all know Arteta never weakens teams that much

[HCZ_Reborn]

Possibly a tad optimistic, but given injuries and a thin squad I don’t think it’s that unrealistic

Probably might see the other two Gabriels in the team

[Marc Overmars]

Saka and Rice start. :unsure:

[Mac76]

Saka and Rice start. :unsure:

indeed, though Saka only played 45 on Sunday i suppose

he has made a lot of changes elsewhere though tbf

[Letters]

Starting Saka :haha:

I take the point about 45 minutes but this really feels like an unnecessary risk

[dostoy]

White and Timber are not there at all.

Is it one of them that is badly injured maybe?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Arsenal: Porter, Nichols, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Saka, Sterling, Jesus
Subs: Rojas, Saliba, Gabriel, Kacurri, Heaven, Partey, Havertz, Martinelli, Kabia

Bolton: Southwood, Dacres-Cogley, Forino, Almeida Santos, Toal, Williams, Sheehan, Dempsey, Arfield, McAtee, Collins
Subs: Baxter, Johnston, Schon, Inwood, Matheson, Matete, Thomason, Adeboyejo, Charles

[The Wengerbabies]

16 yr old keeper :lol:

[21_GOONER_SALUTE]

indeed, though Saka only played 45 on Sunday i suppose

he has made a lot of changes elsewhere though tbf

A stupid decision if you ask me.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

RICE!!!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

A stupid decision if you ask me.

Nah they all need goals tbf

[Mac76]

RICE!!!

Great goal, nice buildup too

[Mac76]

McAtee :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Good chance for McAtee.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

NWANERI!!!

[Mac76]

Nweneri!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Jesus misses.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sterling has had good moments but also overruns a lot.

[Mac76]

Sterling has had good moments but also overruns a lot.

It's a mixed performance, he's played some poor passes at times

Overall I think we looked decent, quite enjoyed it

[McNamara That Ghost...]

NWANERI!!! :bow:

[Mac76]

Uh-oh, I remember when Eddie got two (v Norwich) in the league cup and we thought he was the future...

[Mac76]

Oops

[McNamara That Ghost...]

3-1! We were completely caught out. :lol:

[Mac76]

Yeah not Porter's fault

[Mac76]

Good work from Cali but Saka hits the side netting

[Mac76]

Something up with MLS

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Rice and Lewis-Skelly off, Gabriel and Havertz on.

[Mac76]

Porter :faint:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

STERLING!!!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Karcurri and Martinelli on for Calafiori and Saka.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

HAVERTZ!!! :bow:

[Mac76]

5-1

Kai Havertz scores again

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Sterling off, Kabia on.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

5-1 FT. :bow:

[Mac76]

Great stuff, good performances from everyone, hope we get a smaller side in the next round so a lot of them can play again