Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side beat Port Vale 2-0 on Wednesday to secure a place in the League Cup fourth round, joining Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle.
Arteta made nine changes from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with City, handing starts to Eze, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Eze, a £68 million summer signing from Crystal Palace, struck after just eight minutes, finishing coolly from Myles Lewis-Skelly’s flick to put Arsenal ahead. Despite controlling the game, the visitors struggled to extend their lead and were almost punished when Devante Cole, son of former Manchester United striker Andy Cole, shot narrowly over.
The tie was finally settled five minutes from time when Leandro Trossard fired a precise finish into the bottom corner to confirm Arsenal’s progress.
Elsewhere, Phil Foden starred for Manchester City in a 2-0 win away to Huddersfield. The England international opened the scoring with a low drive on 18 minutes before setting up Savinho to seal victory late on. Pep Guardiola made nine changes, with Erling Haaland among those rested.
Defending champions Newcastle brushed aside League One leaders Bradford 4-1 at St. James’ Park. Joelinton and William Osula both scored twice as the Magpies struck twice in quick succession early in the match.
Tottenham also advanced comfortably, beating Doncaster 3-0. Joao Palhinha’s overhead kick set the tone, before Jay McGrath turned into his own net. Brennan Johnson added a stoppage-time third, his third goal of the season.
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