{"id":9233,"date":"2024-09-25T14:34:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=9233"},"modified":"2024-09-25T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:34:22","slug":"jack-porter-arsenal-carabao-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/jack-porter-arsenal-carabao-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Mikel Arteta Could Hand 16-Year-Old Goalkeeper His Arsenal Debut In Carabao Cup Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal get their 2024\/25 Carabao Cup campaign underway on Wednesday night with 16-year-old Jack Porter set to start in goal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gunners welcome League One side Bolton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium and will be confident of maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.<\/p>\n

However, the game might not be as straightforward as many believe with a minor injury crises occurring in between the sticks. David Raya is almost certain to miss out.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Spaniard was seen leaving the Etihad with a bandaged knee. Whether he is passed fit, risking him is out of the question from boss Mikel Arteta’s perspective.<\/p>\n

Backup goalkeeper Neto is cup-tied owing to his earlier involvement with Bournemouth in the competition. Summer signing Tommy Setford is also an injury doubt. The 18-year-old joined from Ajax and has struggled for fitness.<\/p>\n

Therefore, fourth choice shot stopper Jack Porter is ready to make his bow. But just who is the 16-year-old Gunner set to make his professional debut?<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 It\u2019s a big night for 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter, who is set to start Arsenal\u2019s Carabao Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers this evening.<\/p>\n

Club taking a precautionary stance over Raya after minor injury against Man City.@TheAthleticFC<\/a> \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/iSF3eMftqT<\/a><\/p>\n

— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) September 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n