Ipswich vs Arsenal LIVE: Carabao Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Ipswich vs Arsenal LIVEGetty ImagesMikel Arteta’s Arsenal embark on their new Carabao Cup campaign tonight, visiting Ipswich in the third round. Last season’s attempt at this competition ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Gunners as they rolled over in the final, suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. They have finished as runners-up in this competition four times in the past 20 years, but will hope to break their duck and finally get over the line this season.Arsenal head north-east to Ipswich having made an unbeaten start to the new season, a streak they will fully expect to continue at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys are back in the Premier League this season after a year back in the Championship and sit firmly mid-table after four matches, having chalked up two wins and two defeats.Gary O’Neil’s men have pulled off some impressive results but have lost two meetings with big six teams by an aggregate score of 7-2. They will have their work cut out for them under the lights in Suffolk this evening. Follow the action below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri.Ipswich vs Arsenal latest newsIpswich early team news: One out, one doubtThere are two expected absentees for Ipswich tonight. Jack Taylor continues to recover from a knee injury which is expected to keep him sidelined until next season.Azor Matusiwa, meanwhile, is a doubt as he recovers from a thigh problem. He may still make the matchday squad, though.Arsenal early team news: Will Dowman feature?Max Dowman is expected to start on the bench for Arsenal tonight after he featured for one of the club’s academy sides at the weekend.It is a relatively clean bill of health for Arteta, with William Saliba the only definite absentee.It is not absolutely clear, though, whether Cristhian Mosquera or Ben White are fit to feature.Elsewhere, reports suggest Jurrien Timber will be rested as he continues his recovery from a long-standing groin injury.How to watch Ipswich vs ArsenalTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on Sky Sports+ ahead of kick-off at 8pm.Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.Good eveningHello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Ipswich vs Arsenal in the third round of the Carabao Cup!Shark meets minnow as the Gunners make their first foray into this season’s competition, having finished as beaten finalists last time around. Can they go one better in 2027?If they are to do so, the journey must start with a win at Portman Road tonight. Follow along for all the latest right here, with kick-off pencilled in for 8pm BST.ES Composite