Arsenal host Bolton tonight as their Carabao Cup campaign begins.
While Mikel Arteta no doubt has bigger things in mind this season - especially with this game coming just three days after a thrilling and dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League - the collection of more silverware can hardly be a bad thing.
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Domestic cup competitions have proven something of a second thought for Arteta in recent seasons as they attempt to end a 20-year wait for the title but winning the FA Cup so early into his tenure is arguably what kept him in a job during the early few months of his spell in charge.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Bolton is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off time today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
The Emirates Stadium in London will host.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Bolton
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports+.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Arsenal vs Bolton team news
Arsenal XI: Porter, Nichols, Kiwior, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly,Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Jesus, Sterling
Subs: Saliba, Gabriel, Kacurri, Partey, Havertz, Martinelli, Rojas,Heaven, Kabia
Bolton XI: Southwood, Forino-Joseph, Santos, Toal, Dacres-Cogley,Dempsey, Sheehan, Arfield, Williams, McAtee, Collins
Subs: Baxter, Johnston, Schon, Matheson, Matete, Thomason, Adeboyejo,Charles, Inwood.
Arsenal vs Bolton prediction
Arteta may end up prioritising other tournaments but it’s difficult to see the Gunners losing at home to a team in League One no matter what side they put out.
Arsenal to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal wins: 58
Draws: 36
Bolton wins: 39
Arsenal vs Bolton latest odds
Arsenal to advance: 1/80
Bolton to advance: 14/1