Valiant Vale Put To The Sword (Sort Of!)

Arsenal returned to Vale Park after 27 years and took an early lead through Eberechi Eze, who scored his first goal for the club. Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly helped create chances while Kepa made a comfortable debut in goal.

Port Vale battled hard in front of a passionate home crowd, but Leandro Trossard sealed the 2–0 win to send Arsenal into the Carabao Cup fourth round. The performance combined star moments with a calming midfield display from Christian Nørgaard.

Arsenal’s reward is a home tie with Brighton in round four. The result offers a rare chance to challenge for the League Cup — a trophy the club has not won since 1993. Next up: an away league trip to Newcastle and a midweek match against Olympiacos.