ARSENAL play host to the Reading tonight in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on the back of a 12-match unbeaten run.
Arsene Wenger’s men are chasing glory on all four fronts but Jaap Stam’s Royals side will be no pushovers.
The last time the two sides met in the League Cup, the Gunners ran out 7-5 winners with the help of a Theo Walcott hat-trick- despite trailing 4-0 after 35 minutes.
Reading have lost to Arsenal in all of the 13 games they have played over the years. The last time they faced each other in any competition the Londoners triumphed 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final in 2015 after keeper Adam Federici’s clanger allowed Alexis Sanchez to win it in extra-time.
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Reading have lost to Arsenal in all of the 13 games they have played over the years.
Although Wenger’s side are in-form they were held to a goalless draw at home to Middlesbrough on Saturday.
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The Royals nicked a last-gasp win away to Rotherham thanks to centre-back Paul McShane’s goal.
What time is it on?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm on Tuesday October 25.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on our live blog. Match highlights will also be shown on Match Of The Day, on BBC 1 at 10:20pm on Saturday.
What are the odds?
In-form Arsenal are understandably strong favourites. The Gunners are 2/9 for the win, Reading are 11/1 and the draw is 11/2.
Team news
Arsenal: Arsene Wenger's Arsenal are set for a change with a suspected 10 changes to give some of the youngsters a chance. France forward Olivier Giroud is likely to make his first appearance since their 3-0 victory over Chelsea having recovered from a toe injury. Santi Cazorla is out, while Aaron Ramsey is a major doubt.
Reading:
Chris Gunter is suspended and Jaap Stam will also make a series of changes and keeper Ali Al-Habsi could make way for Anssi Jaakkola.
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