Carabao Cup LIVE: Arsenal fall behind early against Crystal Palace, Slot in the stands at Southampton, Newcastle beat Brentford

Tierney begins

The team news has arrived from the Emirates!

Arsenal have named Kieran Tierney in their starting line-up, making him his first appearance for the Gunners since August 2023.

Gabriel and William Saliba have been rested, along with Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard while Mikel Arteta rotates.

Raheem Sterling also makes a rare start tonight.

As for Crystal Palace, young Caleb Kporha makes his first start for the club as a right-back.

Former Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is on the bench.

Arsenal XI: Raya, Partey, Timber, Kiwior, Tierney, Jorginho, Merino, Nwaneri, Sterling, Trossard, Jesús.

Substitutes: Setford, Saliba, Gabriel, Kacurri, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Kporha, Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta.

Substitutes: Turner, Ward, Richards, Schlupp, Clyne, Kamada, Doucoure, Devenny, Nketiah