How Arsenal finally broke their duck against West Brom | Tactics Board

It was six of the best for Arsenal, as they got their first win of the season with a fine 6-0 over West Bromwich Albion in the League Cup last night, but how did they manage it?
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Arsenal get AFC Wimbledon: Carabao Cup 3rd round draw in full

Arsenal were drawn against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup after beating West Brom in Round 2.
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Aaron Ramsdale surprised by Arsenal fan reception

Aaron Ramsdale admitted he wasn't expecting the reception he got from Arsenal's away fans against West Brom on Wednesday night.
Carabao Cup West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 14 of Arsenal celebrates scoring a goal to make it 0-2 West Bromwich The Hawthorns West Midlands United Kingdom Copyright: Simon Whitehead/News Images Simon Whitehead/News Images

With goals: Arsenal smash West Brom

Arsenal absolutely smashed West Brom in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Joe Willock of Arsenal celebrates scoring a goal game during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal drawn away to West Brom in League Cup Round 2

Arsenal will face West Brom in the second round of the League Cup.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is helped off as he replaced due to injury during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli injury update: Martinelli & Arteta provide details

Gabriel Martinelli started for Arsenal against Manchester City but the forward had to be taken off with what seemed to be an ankle problem.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno saves a shot from Liverpool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Peter Byrne / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER BYRNE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties after ridiculously boring game

Arsenal beat Liverpool on penalties at Anfield at the end of what was an incredibly dull game that I won't bore you with again.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Arsenal defender appears to suffer injury setback

Pablo Mari appears to have suffered a minor setback in his recovery from ankle surgery that has kept him out of action since 17 June
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Thiago Alcantara of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 20, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Thiago tests positive for Covid, will miss 2nd Arsenal game

Liverpool's new boy, Thiago, has tested positive for Covid-19 meaning he will definitely miss Arsenal's trip back up to Anfield on Thursday night.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 08, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta on why Mesut Ozil isn’t playing

Mikel Arteta says he isn't picking Mesut Ozil as he is opting for players who are in a 'better condition' than the German.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal is walks back to his teammates after having his penalty saved in the shoot-out during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

15 games, 45 goals: Liverpool vs Arsenal in the League Cup

Arsenal travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the 4th round of the Carabao Cup on 1 October for their 16th meeting in this competition.
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (C) celebrates with teammates after Leicester City's Austrian defender Christian Fuchs (unseen) scored an own goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Tim Keeton / POOL / AFP)

Pepe pounces: Leicester 0 vs Arsenal 2

Arsenal beat Leicester City 1-0 on Wednesday night thanks to a goal created out of the chaos caused by Nicolas Pepe.
Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Tierney and Soares out: Arsenal team news update pre-Leicester

Arsenal travel to Leicester in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday looking to make it 3 wins from 3, so who is not fit to play?
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: The team react as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal drops the FA Cup Trophy during the celebrations after the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

FA Cup & League Cup changes confirmed for 2020/21

The FA Cup and League Cup 2020/21 campaigns will see some significant changes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, both in scheduling and prize money.
Arsenal's English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Premier League clubs want League Cup off next season

Premier League clubs are preparing to demand the EFL get rid of the League Cup next season, to avoid heavy fixture congestion.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola calls for League Cup to be scrapped because of Rashford and Kane...

Pep Guardiola has called on English football to scrap the League Cup after injuries to Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane in comments I can only imagine being taken completely differently had Arsene Wenger uttered them a few years ago.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal is challenged by Harvey Elliott of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

4 best and 2 worst: Arsenal October player ratings

Arsenal played six matches in October, winning three, losing two (one on penalties), and drawing one, scoring 15 and conceding 10 in the process, but who was the overall best and worst players from the month in Arsenal's October player ratings?
Joe Willock celebrates after scoring his goal (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Arsenal vs Liverpool player ratings as both teams decide not to defend

Arsenal lost on penalties after a crazy game at Anfield, as both club’s reserve sides took each other on in the League Cup.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal shakes hands with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool prior to the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on October 30, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Hot take: Mesut Ozil returns to ensure Unai Emery is the big loser at...

When Liverpool announced their lineup for the game against Arsenal, Unai Emery must have known he was on a hiding to nothing and with Mesut Ozil determined to take his chance, the Spaniard had his worst Arsenal night since Baku.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal. Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC meet in the Premier League on August 24,2019 at Anfield in Liverpool,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 07, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Official Liverpool vs Arsenal teams as Reds make major changes giving Gunners hope

Liverpool vs Arsenal gets underway shortly and, as such, the official teams are in.

Mesut Ozil in Arsenal squad for Liverpool game

Mesut Ozil will be in the Arsenal squad that travels to Liverpool on Wednesday night for their League Cup game.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring the fifth goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli 8th Brazilian to score for Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and then capped off his evening by spanking the fifth and final goal into the top corner, making him the eighth Brazilian to score for the club, but can you name the other seven?
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) reacts with Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Pedro Chirivella at the final whistle during the English League Cup third round football match between MK Dons and Liverpool at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire on September 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Date confirmed as Liverpool free to face Arsenal after avoiding cup expulsion

Liverpool have avoided disqualification from the Carabao Cup ahead of their tie with Arsenal and have, instead, been handed a £200k fine for fielding an ineligible player.
English referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Arsenal's English defender Calum Chambers (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is Arsenal’s PotM for September

September has been and gone and a month that saw us start against Spurs and end against United told us quite a bit.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal of the game with Calum Chambers, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s MotM against Nottingham Forest was undeniable

Gabriel Martinelli pushed him close when he found the top corner from range against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night but for Arsenal fans there was only one possible Man of the Match - Calum Chambers.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring the fifth goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Arsenal ease to comfortable 5-0 cup win

Arsenal eased to an unexpectedly comfortable win over Nottingham Forest in their League Cup fixture on Tuesday, with a number of players returning from injury.
Arsenal's English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

17 great images as Arsenal kids turn on the style against Nottingham Forest

Although Unai Emery opted for a number of senior players in his League Cup starting XI, it was the kids who really stole the show.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Joe Willock of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal of the game with teammate Hector Bellerin during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery hails Hector Bellerin’s ‘big attitude’

Hector Bellerin returned to action for Arsenal last night and was hardly on the pitch for any time at all before he set up a goal for Joe Willock.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Albert Adomah of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring the opening goal with Alfa Semedo and Yuri Ribeiro during the Carabao Cup Second Round match bettween Nottingham Forest and Derby County at City Ground on August 27, 2019, in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest sell out well over 8,000 tickets for Arsenal cup clash

Nottingham Forest are set to bring their largest away following since 1994 to the Emirates Stadium for next week's League Cup clash against Arsenal.

Level 2 ref handed Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest game

Darren England will referee Arsenal's Carabao Cup game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and if you're currently thinking 'who?' you're not alone.

Bellerin, Holding and Tierney expected to feature for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest

Arsenal expect to give minutes to Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin tonight as the returning trio get closer to full fitness and overhauling Arsenal's shambolic defence.
Rob Holding with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Holding and Mavropanos to return from injury, full 11 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs...

Arsenal face Nottingham Forest in the League Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, just two days after beating Aston Villa.
Arsenal's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan reacts during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 19, 2018. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Spurs: Wasteful Arsenal knocked out of League Cup

Arsenal put on a display of wasteful finishing as Tottenham Hotspur did the exact opposite on Wednesday night, with Unai Emery's side losing 2-0 to crash out of the League Cup.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur gestures the score to the crowd after being hit by a water bottle during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Will the FA remind Dele Alli of his responsibilities after Arsenal game?

Dele Alli reacted to getting hit on the head by a bottle by gesturing 2-0 to the Arsenal fans but is unlikely to face any further punishment.

Only Spurs care about the League Cup     

If you want to know the real difference between Arsenal and Tottenham, then look at how they feel about their upcoming clash. While Spurs fans are itching for revenge, Gooners are struggling to even remember there’s a game coming up.

Arsenal get injury boost ahead of Tottenham clash

Arsenal will go into Wednesday night’s clash against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup knowing that they will have at least one fit defender.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Tottenham Hotspur and FC Internazionale at Wembley Stadium on November 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Pochettino cries Arsenal don’t give Spurs enough respect – again

I don’t know about you, but to me, Mauricio Pochettino is starting to sound a little bit like Jose Mourinho but without a single trophy to back up his mouth.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Arsenal fans celebrate during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Emergency surgery leaves Tottenham facing pre-Arsenal midfield crisis

As Arsenal face down the barrel of their own injury crisis so Tottenham have decided to have one of their own, aided by Eric Dier’s dodgy appendix that had to be removed.

Pochettino issues warning to Spurs fans ahead of Arsenal clash

Mauricio Pochettino has warned Spurs fans to behave when they return to the Emirates this week for the first time since one of their fans threw a banana skin at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal play their second North London derby of the month on Wednesday, as Tottenham Hotspur visit the Emirates Stadium for the League Cup quarter-final.