Arsenal vs Bolton LIVE: Carabao Cup result and reaction as Nwaneri and Sterling score first Gunners goals
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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
Attempt blocked. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Dion Charles replaces Aaron Collins.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Victor Adeboyejo replaces John McAtee.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Goal! Arsenal 5, Bolton Wanderers 1. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a corner.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Attempt saved. Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by George Thomason.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Luke Southwood.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Attempt saved. Raheem Sterling (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Jorginho with a through ball.
Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers
Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. George Johnston replaces Chris Forino because of an injury.
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