Eberechi Eze Nets First Arsenal Goal as Gunners Advance to League Cup Last 16 with Man City

Eberechi Eze opened his Arsenal account on Wednesday as the Gunners defeated Port Vale 2-0 to book their place in the League Cup fourth round, joining Manchester City, Tottenham, and Newcastle.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rotated heavily, making nine changes from Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Manchester City, with Eze, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli among those starting.

Eze, who joined from Crystal Palace last month in a deal worth up to £68 million ($92m), struck just eight minutes in, slotting home from Myles Lewis-Skelly’s flick to give the visitors an early lead. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal failed to extend their advantage until the 85th minute, when Leandro Trossard sealed victory with a clinical strike into the bottom corner.

Port Vale’s best chance came through Devante Cole, son of ex-Manchester United striker Andy Cole, but his effort narrowly cleared the bar.

Elsewhere, Phil Foden inspired Manchester City with a goal and assist in a 2-0 win over Huddersfield. The England international fired in the opener after 18 minutes before setting up Savinho’s decisive strike 15 minutes from time.

Holders Newcastle cruised past Bradford 4-1, with Joelinton and William Osula both scoring twice, while Tottenham eased to a 3-0 victory over Doncaster. Joao Palhinha netted with an overhead kick, Jay McGrath scored an own goal, and Brennan Johnson added a third in stoppage time.

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