Arsenal secured a place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a solid 2-0 victory against League One's Port Vale at Vale Park. The match saw Eberechi Eze score his first goal for the club, setting the tone for a strong performance by Mikel Arteta's side.

Eze opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 8th minute, capitalizing on a clever flick from Myles Lewis-Skelly after good build-up play involving Gabriel Martinelli. Despite the early setback, Port Vale showcased resilience and made it difficult for Arsenal to extend their lead in the first half, with the home crowd providing spirited support.

The Gunners remained dominant but struggled to create clear chances, with Port Vale's defense holding firm. However, late in the game, Leandro Trossard came off the bench to add a second goal in stoppage time, effectively sealing the win for Arsenal. Trossard's goal came after a long pass from William Saliba, with Trossard's pace allowing him to finish confidently.

Port Vale's manager, Darren Moore, praised his team's performance, particularly their ability to stay compact and disciplined despite the early goal. The players showed determination and courage, earning respect against a top-tier opponent.

Arsenal will now face Brighton in the next round, while Port Vale will look to regroup and focus on their league campaign. The match highlighted the depth of Arsenal's squad, with Eze's debut goal marking a positive start to his time at the club. Arteta will be pleased with the result but will seek to improve the team's control in future matches.