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Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas, Endo, Jones, Chiesa, Gakpo, Jota; NΓΊΓ±ez.
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Chiesa starts for the first time since signing from Juventus in the summer. NΓΊΓ±ez is given his second start in a row up front after scoring for the first time since March at the weekend.
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The Reds to take on West Ham United π #LIVWHU
β Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 25, 2024
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West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Soucek, Γlvarez, Soler, Bowen, Ings, Summerville
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The Hammers have had a sluggish start to the season and will hope that tonight can be a turning point. Ings gets the nod against his former side alongside Bowen and Summerville, who both started on the weekend.
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How we line up v Liverpool π pic.twitter.com/XkfVssedSJ
β West Ham United (@WestHam) September 25, 2024
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Referee: Andy Madley
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Arsenal XI: Porter, Nichols, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Jesus, Sterling
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Porter is Arsenalβs 16-year-old fourth choice keeper, who gets the nod, making him the youngest goalkeeper to start in Arsenalβs history. The first-choice Raya is being assessed after the league game against Manchester City, second-choice, Neto, is cupβtied, having played for Bournemouth in round two while the third-choice, Tommy ΒSetford, is injured.
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π΄ π§πππ ππππ βͺοΈ
𧀠Porter between the sticks
Β©οΈ Jorginho skippers the side
π Sterling makes full debutLet’s seal our place in the next round, Gunners πͺ pic.twitter.com/4JaNpNMBeC
β Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 25, 2024
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Bolton XI: Southwood, Dacres-Cogley, Forino, Santos, Toal, Williams, Sheehan, Dempsey, Arfield, McAtee, Collins
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Quite a few changes from the sideβs 5-2 win against Reading, which moved them up to 19th in League One.
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π’ Your Wanderers side to take on @Arsenal this evening!
Seven changes from Saturday’s win π
COYWM β#bwfc pic.twitter.com/DeWJNKb5Pl
β Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) September 25, 2024
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Referee: Josh Smith
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Hello and welcome to our live clockwatch of the pinnacle of English and European football in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League.
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I jest, obviously, but silverware is silverware at the end of the day and I am sure that every team competing tonight (and their fans) would be delighted to get their hands on silverware at the end of the season.
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Join me as I follow along with 7 matches for all the goals. And, as always, if you have any thoughts, predictions, questions, comments, complaints or recommendations, then you can send me an email.
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Team news up next. Join me!
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Arsenal v Bolton kick-off at 7.45pm BST; every other game at 8pm
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Main Events
Kick-off: Arsenal 0-0 Bolton
The whistle blows and Bolton's dark green kit takes on Arsenal's classic red and white, with the first night match now underway at the Emirates Stadium!
Europa League early results:
AZ Alkmaar 3-2 IF Elfsborg
BodΓΈ/Glimt 3-2 Porto
Mikel Arteta speaks before the match On why he's starting 16-year-old Porter:
He's a great character, it's a big jump for him but a great experience.
On the mix of veteran and young players in the XI:
“I want them to show what they are showing in training every day. The lads are surrounded by a lot of experienced players. They have been waiting for this. You could see it in the smiles on their faces when I told them yesterday.
About Sterling:
He's taking the right steps, he's feeling really good, he's been waiting for the start.
About Bolton:
I understand there are 4,000 supporters here tonight so it's a special night for them and it's going to be a tough game.
Some early emails have already arrived!
Anthony laments Arteta's choice.
Why, why take a risk on Saka?
Marcus is asking his team to look back.
I'm sure Bolton can bring out the best in their 1994 squad against Arsenal and, although it may seem ominous, they should be able to beat a 16-year-old goalkeeper.
Sumaya:
It's a big test for Julen Lopetegui. Sure, he's made some changes, but they're still very experienced players. So far, this new era at West Ham hasn't impressed me. I hope they don't just hire Moyes 2.0! COYI
Carter:
No matter what anyone says, I love the Europa League and I think the best match tonight is Nice vs Real Sociedad.
The Europa League will increase to 36 teams and the format will be very different. Ryan Benson has powered up the Opta supercomputer and it has found that Porto are favourites to win (although they are currently behind), Manchester United are the sixth favourite due to their inconsistent form, and Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are outsiders.
Read on to find out what else the supercomputer has to say:
Bolton may have dropped down the English league table but they were a bit of a tough team for Arsenal to deal with during their time in the top flight. Stelios Giannakopoulos and Justin Hoyt reminisce about Big Sam ruining Arsene Wenger's party during a league match.
That said, they also had some great moments against Arsenal in cup matches.
Magical Cup memories against Arsenal πͺ#bwfc pic.twitter.com/01FnItNkDP
β Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) September 25, 2024
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Nine Europa League matches will be played today.
Hello, nice to meet you again π#UEL pic.twitter.com/BskdzvOU4R
β UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) September 25, 2024
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Two of those matches have already begun: AZ Alkmaar drew 2-2 with IF Elfsborg and BodΓΈ/Glimt are leading Porto 3-1 despite playing with 10 men.
The remaining matches will kick off at 8pm BST. You can get the latest updates on the Manchester United vs Twente match with Rob Smith's minute-by-minute commentary.
Team news: Liverpool vs West Ham
Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas, Endo, Jones, Chiesa, Gakpo, Jota. Nunez.
Chiesa will be making his first start since his summer move from Juventus, while Nunez will be making his second consecutive start up front after scoring for the first time since March at the weekend.
The Reds take on West Ham United π #LiveWHU
β Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 25, 2024
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West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Soucek, Alvarez, Soler, Bowen, Ings, Somerville
The Hammers have had a sluggish start to the season and will be hoping tonight marks a turning point, with Ings starting against his former club alongside Bowen and Somerville, who started at the weekend.
Liverpool line-up π pic.twitter.com/XkfVssedSJ
β West Ham United (@WestHam) September 25, 2024
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Referee: Andy Madeley
Team news: Arsenal vs Bolton
Arsenal XI: Porter, Nicholls, Kiwiall, Calafiori, Lewis Skelly, Nwanelli, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Jesus, Sterling
Porter is Arsenal's 16-year-old fourth choice goalkeeper and will become the club's youngest ever starting goalkeeper. First choice Raya is undergoing evaluation following the league match against Manchester City, second choice Neto is unavailable for the cup match having played at Bournemouth in the second round, and third choice Tommy Thetford is injured.
π§πππ ππππ βͺοΈ
𧀠Goalkeeper Porter
Β©οΈ Jorginho will captain the team
π Sterling makes his full debut
Secure your place in the next round, Arsenal πͺ pic.twitter.com/4JaNpNMBeC
β Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 25, 2024
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π§πππ ππππ βͺοΈ
𧀠Goalkeeper Porter
Β©οΈ Jorginho will captain the team
π Sterling makes his full debutSecure your place in the next round, Arsenal πͺ pic.twitter.com/4JaNpNMBeC
β Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 25, 2024
Bolton XI: Southwood, Dacres-Cogley, Forino, Santos, Thor, Williams, Sheehan, Dempsey, Arfield, McAtee, Collins
The team made significant changes from their 5-2 win at Reading which saw them move up to 19th in League One.
π’ Opposing Wanderers side @Arsenal tonight!
Seven changes from Saturday's win π
Like β#bwfc pic.twitter.com/DeWJNKb5Pl
β Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) September 25, 2024
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Referee: Josh Smith
preamble
Hello and welcome to our live watch of the best in English and European football in the Carabao Cup and Europa League.
I'm kidding of course, but at the end of the day a trophy is a trophy and I'm sure all the teams playing tonight (and their fans) will be happy to have a trophy in their hands at the end of the season.
Let's go through all the goals from the seven matches together, and as always, feel free to email me with any thoughts, predictions, questions, comments, complaints or suggestions.
Next up is team news, come join us!
Arsenal v Bolton kicks off at 7.45pm BST. All other matches start at 8pm.
