This week, several Premier League giants will enter the Carabao Cup, making for a thrilling return. Following Manchester United and Tottenham’s progress last week, and with Manchester City, Chelsea, and Aston Villa already in action on Tuesday, it’s now Arsenal and Liverpool’s turn to step into the fray.
Match Schedule
- Arsenal vs. Bolton Wanderers: The Gunners will host League One side Bolton at 7:45 PM.
- Liverpool vs. West Ham United: The Reds will kick off their all-Premier League fixture against West Ham at 8:00 PM.
Where to Watch
Thanks to the EFL’s new television deal with Sky Sports, every tie in the Carabao Cup will be broadcast live. Arsenal’s match against Bolton can be viewed on the newly launched Sky Sports+ channel, available on channel 412 on your Sky TV guide. Additionally, fans can stream the match via the NOW service, which includes Sky Sports+, as well as through the Sky Sports app, provided they have the appropriate subscription.
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football channels will show Liverpool’s clash with West Ham.
Liverpool’s Cup Aspirations
Liverpool will be aiming to extend their record as the most successful team in Carabao Cup history, having claimed the trophy 10 times. The Reds are also the reigning champions, having defeated Chelsea 1-0 in last season’s final, thanks to a late goal in extra time by Cody Gakpo. New manager Arne Slot will seek to carry forward Liverpool’s impressive league form into this crucial cup tie, hoping for a strong start in his first League Cup game at the helm.
West Ham, on the other hand, is yet to secure a Carabao Cup victory. They booked their place in the third round following Jarrod Bowen’s dramatic late goal against Bournemouth in August. However, under manager Julen Lopetegui, the Hammers have struggled, recording only one draw and three losses in their first five league matches, including a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chelsea last Saturday.
Arsenal’s Cup Journey
Arsenal will enter this match with a point to prove after West Ham eliminated them from the competition last season, suffering a 3-1 defeat at the London Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that injuries sustained during the dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester City could lead to opportunities for several young players to showcase their talents in this match.
Bolton, currently 18th in League One after a challenging start to their campaign, faces a daunting task as they visit the Emirates Stadium to take on the Premier League title contenders.
As both Arsenal and Liverpool prepare for their respective matches, fans can expect an evening filled with excitement and high-stakes action in the Carabao Cup.
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