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The Match
Match Report
Arsenal are into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over Reading at the Emirates Stadium.
Team News
Lucas Perez comes in for his first start in more than a month as Arsenal make nine changes for the EFL Cup tie with Reading.
Build-up
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Liam Moore: 'Reading don't fear Arsenal'
Reading defender Liam Moore insists that his side do not fear Arsenal ahead of their EFL Cup fourth-round showdown at the Emirates.Oct 24, 20:59
Paul McShane: 'No pressure for Reading against Arsenal'
Reading defender Paul McShane describes his side's EFL Cup clash with Arsenal as a "bonus game" in which his side have nothing to lose.Oct 24, 18:21
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud could return to action against Reading
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud could return to action in tomorrow night's EFL Cup clash against Reading after spending a month on the sidelines with a toe injury.Oct 24, 18:00
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