Live broadcast West Bromwich Albion! Carabao Cup
Arsenal are in desperate need of a result as they visit West Bromwich in the second round of Carabao Cup tonight.
The Gunners suffered a disappointing start to the new season: Mikel ArtetaHis team has struggled with the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus alongside a string of injuries, and defeats to both Brentford and Chelsea have left them futile so far in the Premier League.
Arsenal need a change of mood after Emirates fans booed players at both halves and full time against Chelsea, and the cup draw against the lower league rivals looks like the perfect match to get one.
Arteta’s problem is that Arsenal travel to in-form West Bromwich Albion, who are second in the tournament and will have their chances against a weak Arsenal side.
Aaron Ramsdale made his Arsenal debut with Martin Odegaard also coming in after his permanent contract from Real Madrid. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also starts with Nuno Tavares making his debut with Calum Chambers, as does Mohamed Elneny and Sid Kolasinac.
With the match kicking off at 8pm BST, catch all the action live with Simon Collings at The Hawthorns!
Live updates
5 minutes: Aubameyang passes and spins Palmer close to the sideline, but the flag eventually goes up as the Arsenal captain takes the ball out of play.
There was a late change for Baggies before kick-off…
Simon Collings | Arsenal reporter
Simon Collings | Arsenal reporter
Arsenal will be wearing their yellow changing kit today – here’s a peek into the dressing room away at The Hawthorns…
West Bromwich squad
WBA XI: Palmer, Keeper, Shoton, Taylor, Ingram, Snodgrass, Rich, De Castro, Tulloch, Fellows, Flowers
Subs: Gardner Hickman, Richards, Kahn, Malcolm, Delaney, King, Val
Ramsdale, Odegaard, a start for Arsenal
So, Aaron Ramsdale makes his Arsenal debut with Martin Odegaard also coming into the side.
Ramsdale starts scoring for the first time with Odegaard making his second appearance after he recently returned on a permanent deal from Real Madrid.
Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also starts, with Nuno Tavares making his debut with Calum Chambers, and Mohamed Elneny and Sid Kolasinac also coming in.
West Bromwich Albion made 11 adjustments with five players making their debuts, including goalkeeper Alex Palmer – who has been at the club since 2015.
Arsenal squad
Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tavares, Chambers, Holding, Kolasinac, Elneny, Xhaka, Odegaard, Pepe, Saka, Aubameyang
Subs: Lino, Marie, Maitland-Niles, Sambi, Smith Roe, Martinelli, Lacazette
We’ll have full team news in the next 10 minutes, so stay tuned for this space…
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