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Arsenal vs Bolton LIVE: Carabao Cup result and reaction as Nwaneri and Sterling score first Gunners goals

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Luke Baker
Wednesday 25 September 2024 22:22 BST
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Follow live reaction coverage after Arsenal faced Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup third round.

The Gunners fought out a memorable and hard-fought draw with Man City at the weekend, but given they were seconds from victory, the point will have felt like two lost at the Etihad. Mikel Arteta rotated his pack heavily after that tense encounter, with 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter getting a debut between the sticks and Ethan Nwaneri another young starter.

Arteta was rewarded by two goals from the latter, his first senior goals, as Raheem Sterling also netted his first Gunners goal in an eventual 5-1 win, with Kai Havertz wrapping up the scoring following Declan Rice’s early opener. Aaron Collins netted a consolation for the visitors in the second half to deny Porter a clean sheet, but Bolton were well beaten.

Follow live updates and reaction from the game in the live blog below.

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Match ends, Arsenal 5, Bolton Wanderers 1.

25 September 2024 21:37

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Second Half ends, Arsenal 5, Bolton Wanderers 1.

25 September 2024 21:37

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Corner, Bolton Wanderers. Conceded by Maldini Kacurri.

25 September 2024 21:37

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Eoin Toal.

25 September 2024 21:34

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

25 September 2024 21:33

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Ricardo Santos.

25 September 2024 21:30

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Josh Nichols (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

25 September 2024 21:29

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

25 September 2024 21:27

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Foul by Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal).

25 September 2024 21:26

Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers

Substitution, Arsenal. Ismeal Kabia replaces Raheem Sterling.

25 September 2024 21:24

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