Match overview
On Wednesday night at Vale Park, Arsenal showed why they remain a force in English football, even when fielding a heavily rotated side. The Gunners took the early initiative, creating chances within the first ten minutes. Christian Norgaard, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis‑Skelly all earned starts, while summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga got his first competitive snap in goal.
The breakthrough came when Eberechi Eze slipped a low pass into the box and finished cleanly, putting Arsenal 1‑0 up. Port Vale, who had reached this stage after wins over Blackpool and Birmingham City, tried to regroup but found it hard to break through Kepa’s confident handling. Late in the first half, Leandro Trossard curled a free‑kick that beat the off‑side trap and curled into the net, doubling the lead.
Port Vale pressed for a reply, but the Arsenal backline held firm, with veteran defenders keeping the low‑scoring League One side at bay. The final whistle confirmed a 2‑0 victory, sending Arsenal to the fourth round and keeping their season‑long trophy hunt alive.
How to watch the game
Fans in the United Kingdom could catch the live action on Sky Sports Main Event or the ultra‑HD feed, with streaming through Sky GO and NOW TV for those without a satellite dish. Across the Atlantic, the match was available on Amazon Prime Video for both U.S. and Canadian audiences. In the United States, Paramount+ also carried the feed, while Canadian viewers could switch to DAZN for a seamless stream.
These platforms offered high‑definition picture quality and, in most cases, a chance to watch replays on demand. For anyone hoping to follow Arsenal’s cup run, signing up for a trial on Amazon Prime or checking the Sky sports package is the quickest route to live coverage.
