Arsenal Beat Port Vale to Reach Carabao Cup Last 16

Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win at Port Vale, Eberechi Eze opening the scoring in the eighth minute and Leandro Trossard adding a late second to seal the tie. Manager Mikel Arteta heavily rotated his squad, giving minutes to senior players and youngsters including a Kepa debut and appearances for Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman, and praised Eze’s central performance as he adapts. Port Vale had moments and came close through Devante Cole, and Bukayo Saka was substituted after a strong challenge, underlining selection and injury-management issues. In other midweek action, Manchester City, who rested Erling Haaland, beat Huddersfield 2-0 with Phil Foden scoring and assisting, and Pep Guardiola defended his tactics after the weekend draw with Arsenal.