Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Thursday September 26, 2024 at 9:20 a.m.
Arsenal and Liverpool have booked their place in the fourth round of the League Cup after resounding victories in their respective matches.
Arsenal beat Bolton 5-1 with a largely overhauled squad. The young Ethan Nwaneri, aged 17, was one of the great revelations of the evening, scoring a double. Raheem Sterling, meanwhile, scored his first goal in the colors of the Gunners. The London club placed its trust in several young players from its academy, who brilliantly contributed to this big victory.
Goalkeeper Jack Porter, aged just 16, made Gunners history by becoming the youngest player to start an official match for the club. His strong performance added a special touch to this qualification. In addition to Nwaneri, Mikel Arteta fielded three other young academy players, who also played a key role in the resounding victory.
Liverpool will face Brighton in the fourth round
The youngsters’ collective performance impressed Arteta, who nevertheless called for patience with their future development. After the match, the coach of the English team was very satisfied with the performances of his young players, in particular those of Jack Porter and Ethan Nwaneri. He praised their talent while calling for caution and patience to give them time to grow and develop fully.
For their part, Liverpool also achieved a convincing victory by beating West Ham 5-1. Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each scored a brace, while Mohamed Salah added another goal to seal victory for the Reds. This offensive performance highlights the depth of Liverpool’s squad. In the fourth round of the League Cup, Arsenal will face Preston North End, while Liverpool will travel to Brighton to continue their journey in the competition.
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