League Cup | Round Four
Oct 30, 2012 at 7.45pm UK
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On this day: Reading, Arsenal involved in epic League Cup clash
On this day in 2012, Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick as Arsenal and Reading were involved in one of the most remarkable matches in League Cup history.
Oct 30, 06:00
Olivier Giroud thanks Arsenal fan for returning shirt
Olivier Giroud thanks an Arsenal supporter for returning his shirt to him during the Gunners' incredible 7-5 win at Reading on Tuesday.
Nov 1, 04:13
Arsene Wenger takes swipe at fans
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger takes a swipe at the club's supporters that left the Madejski Stadium early on Tuesday night.
Nov 1, 02:58
Andrey Arshavin: 'God helped us defeat Reading in League Cup'
Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin believes that a divine intervention helped the Gunners secure a stunning comeback against Reading in the League Cup last night.
Oct 31, 17:12
Mikele Leigertwood: 'We have to blame ourselves'
Reading midfielder Mikele Leigertwood admits that his side only have themselves to blame after they lost 7-5 to Arsenal.
Oct 31, 14:29
Reading's Kaspars Gorkss shocked by Arsenal turnaround in League Cup
Reading defender Kaspars Gorkks says that the Royals paid for their laziness after Arsenal came back from 4-0 down to knock Reading out of the League Cup.
Oct 31, 11:35
Arsene Wenger proud of "professional" Theo Walcott
Arsene Wenger declares that he is proud of Theo Walcott's professional attitude after watching the England international inspire the Gunners to a remarkable comeback victory against Reading.
Oct 31, 05:00
Arsene Wenger has sympathy for Brian McDermott
Arsene Wenger thinks that Reading manager Brian McDermott should try to focus on the positives of his side's performances despite watching them let a four-goal advantage slip against Arsenal.
Oct 31, 02:14
Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson: 'We started poorly against Reading'
Carl Jenkinson is delighted with Arsenal's comeback victory over Reading despite their poor performance at the back.
Oct 30, 23:45
Arsenal's Theo Walcott: 'We showed our character against Reading'
Theo Walcott admits that Arsenal did not perform well defensively against Reading but is overjoyed with their thrilling 7-5 comeback win.
Oct 30, 23:26
Arsene Wenger hails Arsenal's "miracle" win against Reading
Arsene Wenger praises the Arsenal players for coming from 4-0 down to defeat Reading 7-5 in their League Cup fourth-round tie.
Oct 30, 23:14
Brian McDermott: 'First-half goal cost us'
Reading boss Brian McDermott says that conceding on the stroke of half-time cost his side the game in their sensational 7-5 defeat to Arsenal.
Oct 30, 23:14
The Match
Match Report
Arsenal come from four goals down and then win it in extra time against Reading in a 12-goal thriller at the Madejski Stadium.
HT Report
Reading romp to a 4-0 lead against Arsenal in the League Cup before Theo Walcott gets one back just before the interval.
Team News
Theo Walcott is named in the Arsenal team to take on Reading following a chest complaint.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Reading's game with Arsenal at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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Build-up
Arsene Wenger: 'League Cup is still important but not top priority'
Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal will put their best efforts into remaining in the League Cup competition but reiterates that it is not a priority.
Oct 30, 11:07
Arsene Wenger praises Brain McDermott contribution
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises his Reading counterpart Brian McDermott for gaining promotion to the Premier League last season.
Oct 30, 07:07
Brian McDermott defends Arsene Wenger from criticism
Reading manager Brian McDermott brands criticism of Arsene Wenger as "nonsense" ahead of their Capital One Cup match against Arsenal.
Oct 30, 03:52
Gervinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain miss Reading trip
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms that Gervinho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the midweek Capital One Cup tie against Reading through injury.
Oct 30, 00:09
Damian Martinez wants chance against Reading
Arsenal youngster Damian Martinez believes that playing against Reading in the League Cup this week will help him prove he deserves a permanent place in the first-team squad.
Oct 29, 22:24
