Arsenal vs Brentford: Carabao Cup Third Round Clash
Arsenal will be looking to make a strong start to their Carabao Cup campaign as they face Brentford in the third round of the competition. The Gunners were knocked out at this stage last season and will be determined to go further this time around. Follow all the action live on talkSPORT.
Unbeaten Run
Mikel Arteta’s side is currently unbeaten in all competitions as they head into this game off the back of a thrilling 2-2 draw against Tottenham in the North London derby. The team will be hoping to build on their positive performances and continue their unbeaten run.
Brentford’s Journey
Brentford, on the other hand, had to battle their way through to this round after being taken to penalties by League Two outfit Newport County. They will be looking to cause an upset and progress further in the competition.
Kick-off Time and Live Commentary
The Carabao Cup third-round tie between Arsenal and Brentford is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm. For live commentary, you can visit the talkSPORT website or use the talkSPORT app.
Team Line-ups
Brentford XI: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Zanka, Pinnock, Hickey, Norgaard, Janelt, Onyeka, Mbeumo, Wissa.
Subs: Strakosha, Balcombe, Jensen, Ghoddos, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Yarmoliuk, Olakigbe, Brierley.
Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Kiwior, Jorginho, Havertz, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Sagoe Jr, Nketiah.
Subs: Hein, Cedric, Sweet, Walters, Zinchenko, Elneny, Odegaard, Cozier-Duberry, Jesus.
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Conclusion
Arsenal’s Carabao Cup campaign kicks off with a challenging clash against Brentford. With both teams aiming to progress further in the competition, it promises to be an exciting encounter. Arsenal will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run and secure a victory, while Brentford will be looking to cause an upset. Stay tuned to talkSPORT for live commentary and follow our live match blog for all the updates.