Arsenal travel to face Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday night, with manager Mikel Arteta likely to rotate his squad. The Gunners head to Portman Road on the back of a perfect start to the Premier League season, sitting top of the table with 12 points from four games. Their recent form shows five consecutive wins, the latest a 2-0 victory at Sunderland last Saturday.
Arteta is expected to give opportunities to squad players for the cup tie. With defenders Ben White and William Saliba sidelined through injury, the backline may see changes. Players like Reuell Walters or Lino Sousa could feature, while midfielders such as Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly may get valuable minutes. The manager has previously used the competition to assess his younger talent.
Ipswich, managed by Kieran McKenna, have had a mixed start to their Championship campaign. They come into the match off a dramatic 3-2 away win at Crystal Palace, but prior to that suffered heavy defeats to Liverpool and Manchester United. Their lineup against Palace featured players like goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen and midfielder Sasa Lukic, and they are expected to field a strong side at home.
Arsenal's current momentum is formidable. They have scored eight goals and conceded just one in the league, giving them a goal difference of plus seven. Key players like Bukayo Saka, who scored a late penalty against Sunderland, and Martin Odegaard, who netted the winner against Napoli, are in good form. The team's next Premier League fixture is a tough trip to fourth-placed Brighton on Saturday, making squad management for this cup game important. Fans can check the full upcoming schedule on the fixtures page and view the latest player availability on the injuries list.
The tie kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with a place in the Carabao Cup last 16 at stake.
