Arsenal will take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the fourth round of this season’s Carabao Cup.
The Gunners secured their place in the draw after a 2-0 win away to Port Vale, who currently play in League One.
Eberechi Eze, one of Arsenal’s summer recruits, opened the scoring at Vale Park. His goal marked his first strike in an Arsenal shirt.
Belgian winger Leandro Trossard then wrapped up the win for Mikel Arteta’s side, finding the net four minutes from time.
The victory sent Arsenal into the next round where they will now welcome Brighton to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal seeking to end Carabao Cup wait
Arsenal were eliminated at the semi-final stage by Newcastle United in last season’s competition.
This time, Arteta and his players will aim to go one step further and secure the trophy.
The Carabao Cup remains one of the domestic titles missing from Arteta’s managerial honours.
The Spaniard has already won two Community Shields and an FA Cup during his time at the club.
With a strong squad available, Arsenal will see this as another opportunity to compete for silverware.
The competition also provides valuable chances for younger players and new signings to impress.
Fixture details and recent history
The fourth-round tie will be staged at the Emirates Stadium.
It is set for the week beginning 27 October, though the exact date and kick-off time are yet to be confirmed.
Arsenal and Brighton last clashed in this competition during the 2022/23 campaign. On that occasion, the Seagulls knocked Arsenal out with a 3-1 win at the Emirates.
In the Premier League last season, both encounters between the two clubs ended level at 1-1.
Those results underline how competitive recent meetings have been between the sides.
Arsenal will hope to use home advantage to push into the quarter-finals. Brighton, however, have already shown in the past that they can be dangerous visitors.
