Mikel Arteta press conference after Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
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Mikel Arteta will tonight rotate his Arsenal's line-up as the quadruple bid begins away at Ipswich in the Carabao Cup third round.
The Gunners have made a strong start to the season, winning all five matches domestically and in Europe, and Arteta now looks set to make full use of his deep squad at Portman Road.
Second-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is likely to get the nod over third-choice Illan Meslier to start in the cup, with David Raya given the night off.
Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are among those who are also in line to be rested.
Injury worry: Ben White
With Ben White an injury concern after coming off on Saturday night against Sunderland, Arteta is short of options at right-back.
Jurrien Timber has only just returned from his long absence, with Arteta potentially using this as an opportunity to build his fitness by starting him before an early substitution.
It remains to be seen whether Cristhian Mosquera is back from his muscle problem. If not, Piero Hincapie is an option to fill in at centre-back and Myles Lewis-Skelly could be shifted out to left-back.
Martin Zubimendi should get his chance in midfield after limited involvement so far this season.
Mikel Merino is also set to feature, while Bruno Guimaraes could be given minutes to get him back up to full speed after a couple of minor injury issues.
In attack, Noni Madueke is expected to replace Saka on the right wing, and Eze is the obvious candidate to start on the other flank. That would mean Max Dowman having to settle for a place on the bench.
Viktor Gyokeres should lead the line and Arteta will hope it is an opportunity for his striker to get on the scoresheet and build some confidence after a frustrating start to the season.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Kepa; Timber, Konsa, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Guimaraes; Madueke, Merino, Eze; Gyokeres
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Injured: Saliba
Doubts: White, Mosquera
Time and date: 8pm BST on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Venue: Portman Road
How to watch: Sky Sports