Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich’s emerging star Lennart Karl, reports in Germany say.

The League Cup last-16 stage promises high-stakes drama as several Premier League heavyweights and in-form underdogs battle for a coveted place in the quarter-finals.Both last season’s finalists

Former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has revealed that he turned off the Arsenal match against Crystal Palace as it “was like watching paint dry”.

The Athletic's writers look at how Mikel Arteta's side might get chased down by their Premier League rivals - and why they won't

Arsenal are clear favourites to win the Premier League this season, as their consistency sits in stark contrast to that of their rivals. The Gunners have looked solid at the back, while doing just enough in attack to give Mikel Arteta some big results early on, with Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace just the latest triumph.

If you’re unable to attend, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with live updates also available throughout the evening on our Academy X account. A full match report will follow on Arsenal.com shortly after the final whistle.

James Milner has been ruled out of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carabao Cup tie at Arsenal on Wednesday. The 39-year-old was limping after Bryan Mbeumo scored a fourth goal for Manchester United in the 4-2 win over Brighton deep into injury time at Old Trafford on Saturday, having come of the bench in the second half.

It’s that yearly tradition again where we debate just how seriously Arsenal should be taking the League Cup. Five years without a trophy, it’s long been accepted that the Gunners are not in a position to be turning their noses up at any kind of silverware.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta impressed by side after Eberechi Eze scored against former club beating Crystal Palace to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.