The Digest:
Eberechi Eze marked his first goal for Arsenal since a £68 million move from Crystal Palace, helping the Gunners secure a 2-0 victory over Port Vale and a place in the League Cup fourth round. Leandro Trossard sealed the win late on as Mikel Arteta’s rotated side joined Manchester City, Tottenham, and Newcastle in the last 16.
Key Points:
- Eze scored in the eighth minute from Myles Lewis-Skelly’s flick.
- Arsenal made nine changes from the weekend draw with Manchester City.
- Trossard secured the result with an 85th-minute strike.
- Phil Foden shone for City with a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win at Huddersfield.
- Newcastle beat Bradford 4-1, with Joelinton and William Osula each scoring twice.
- Tottenham defeated Doncaster 3-0, with goals from Palhinha, an own goal, and Brennan Johnson.
- Erling Haaland was rested by Pep Guardiola for City’s cup tie.
- Arsenal controlled the match but waited until late to confirm progression.
Sources: Vanguard Nigeria
