Arsenal vs Bolton Prediction & Picks - Carabao Cup

Prediction published on 9/23/24, 2:45 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 9/25/24 at 5:13 AM in Soccer Picks

The Emirates Stadium is ready to vibrate again. 24 days after their last game in the capital and a frustrating draw with Brighton in the league, the Gunners are back in action after a run of three away games in all competitions, including a bitterly-flavored draw with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. One thing is certain: after 270 minutes of action in the space of a week, Mikel Arteta is likely to offer some game time to players who have had little or no taste of the green rectangle since the start of the season. These include Raheem Sterling, Jakub Kiwior, Neto and the young Lewik Skelly and Nwaneri, two nuggets from the Halle End. Add to this Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus, and you have a competitive starting eleven for the Carabao Cup. With Bolton superior before kick-off, our experts expect an uncomplicated success for the London club.

Many moons ago, Bolton played in the Premier League and earned three points against Arsenal (2011). English soccer has changed since then, and the Wandereres now play in League One, the English third division. With such a huge difference in standards, Ian Evatt's men are likely to face a tricky game. However, buoyed by their 5-2 win over Reading on Saturday afternoon, the blue-and-whites are in the best possible frame of mind to take on the capital giants from the outset.