Arsenal vs AFC Wimbledon LIVE!
Arsenal made it three straight wins with a comfortable triumph over third-tier AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup.
French striker Alexandre Lacazette was on target early from the penalty spot at Emirates Stadium after Gabriel Martinelli had been fouled by Nesta Guinness-Walker.
Visiting goalkeeper Nik Tzanev then largely frustrated the Gunners, who made 10 changes to the side that beat Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, before Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe both made excellent impacts off the bench.
Smith Rowe made it 2-0 13 minutes from time before Arsenal’s progress into round four was fully guaranteed thanks to a stylish backheel flick from Eddie Nketiah.
Mikel Arteta’s resurgent side will host fellow Premier League outfit Leeds in the last 16 next month, with the pressure now easing on the Spaniard amid a crucial upturn in fortunes following a dismal start to the 2021/22 campaign.
