Think one of Saliba or Gabriel will play. Probably Saliba paired with Kiwior. Can't see arteta risking White if his injury was true. That's the only change I can see from your predicted XI.

Nwaneri, MLS, surely have to start this one.

Won't that Heaven play, I thought he was highly rated?

I'm not sure if Arteta will go with 3 teenagers in defence, so it could be Heaven instead of Nichols with a senior at full back.
But Arteta could surprise me and chuck in a load of kids.

Brings back the dirty Allardyce memories

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 11 minutes ago
I'm not sure if Arteta will go with 3 teenagers in defence, so it could be Heaven instead of Nichols with a senior at full back.
But Arteta could surprise me and chuck in a load of kids.
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As long as we dont go too strong I think. I'd rather just give the kids a good go with a little bit of experience peppered in

It would be typical Arteta to play someone like Saliba and then they pick up an injury.

Havent watched any league one but Bolton look like they are in a bit of scrap so far, 2 wins from 6. They probably cant be bothered with this tie other than the fact they are playing Arsenal at The Emirates, a bit nicer than usual!

Honestly a plucky performance by a young side and unluckily going out on pens is probably the best result all round - our squad is thin enough without this competition

What I know about Bolton:
They won 5-2 on Saturday, but that was the first win since day 1.
They lost their last 3 games.
Dion Charles is their main goal threat.
Ex Arsenal academy star Jordi Osei-Tutu scored in the last round, but is probably injured. He is always injured.
Their ground is now called the Toughshiiiit Community Stadium, and they used to have a player called Sithole.
Scott Arfield is arguably their best known player.
They missed out on promotion after coming 3rd and losing the play-off final.

Thats about it.

I think Saliba will start this one too due to all the defensive injuries. Unless Calafiori is fit enough to partner Kiwior at CB

Dont expect Ben White against Bolton.

U21s are
Ranson
Robinson-Monlouis-Heaven-Quesada Thorn
Rosiak-Gower
Kamara--Oulad M'Hand--Oulad M'Hand
Butler Oyedeji

Okonkwo, Clarke, Kacurri, Dudziak, Ferdinand


While it doesn't rule any of them out, it seems very unlikely those playing will be playing Wednesday. That is quite a few from the ones who have been involved with the first team.

Kabia and Nichols not in the squad, so perhaps an indication they will be on Weds.

Nobody who started against City should be starting on Wednesday, Bolton are in the bottom half of League One - with all due respect to Bolton if you’re not good enough as a player to beat them AT HOME then you shouldn’t be at Arsenal.
I would play :

--------------Neto--------------
Nichols--White--Kiwior--MLS
-------------Jorginho-----------------
------Heaven--------Gower------------
Nwaneri------Jesus-----Sterling

Heaven in midfield?????

Heaven and Maldini having a half each, so probably both will be in the squad on Wednesday.

We have no reason for Saliba to start.
Im sure Arteta will find a way to include Saka lmao

For anyone attending the game, DJ and I will be in the Horatia from about 2pm