Mirth I think Saliba will play to get more minutes into him. I do think there is a strong chance Rice starts though, that's a very Arteta move. Thinking maybe Trossard over Merino though.
FEBravo would go with that lineup although looks like Hincapie is out for this one so probably Gabby.
No Gyokeres No Saliba Maybe even rest Timber.
Nwaneri and MLS to start.
Noting how brittle we've been in the last 15 months, I'd go with:
-----------------Raya-------------- Nichols---White-Mosquera---MLS ---------------Norgaard------------ --------Nwaneri-------Merino----- Dowman-----Trossard---Marinelli
But Arteta will probably want to rest Merino for Sunday. š
Anyway - we should win this. Going with 0-2, and hopefully Dowman gets his first senior goal.
Kepa gotta play this match. He'd have few other chances.
Trossard -- Martinelli -- Dowman --- Merino---- Nwaneri ------- Norgaard --------- MLS -- Hincapie-- Mosquera -- White --------------Kepa
Rest them all, we have a huge squad, use it.
agree - full rotation on this one
This used to always be one of my favourite competitions - seeing all the youth players in early rounds of carling cup
Thought Hincapie was out for this. Gotta go with Gabriel at LCB i think.
Sicario2 hopefully 45 minutes only for Saka
Yep.. probably trying to get them minutes to get up to speed. If this game isnt over by halftime, we have problems
Kepa, White, Saliba, Mosquera, MLS Norgaard, Merino, Nwaneri Saka, Eze, Martinelli
Why do Saliba and Saka need to start? It's League One. Bottom of League One, in fact.
And we complain about injuries...š¤·š»āāļø
At least Gabriel isn't starting.
Don Pacifico normally I would agree but they both need match fitness to be fair so makes sense. Good to see Mart at CF.
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I am about 70% unironically "Arteta Out" if Dowman doesn't start in the League Cup.
Thanks for the memories, but it's time to say goodbye.
With Madueke out already, if Saka gets injured we should fire Arteta on the spot, or if he plays more then 45 minutes
Playing five a side so will miss this. Intrigued by Martinelli at CF, hope it works out.
Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert interesting. Sky sports initially had it as merino up top and Martinelli left wing with Eze in midfield.
I think it makes sense from a fitness perspective. Saka and Eze need some minutes. I also think it means Merino will not start against Newcastle.
RowJimmy or it means Merino will start every single game.
Tam
I actually like this idea better, but i dont know if Eze and Ethan in the midfield is a good thing.. (then again, its Port Vale, so it should be a chance to build up some confidence)
Four Prem teams against four League One teams. Who are your choices for cup upset tonight?
Iām going for City away at Huddersfield.
