Lack of control but Arteta says Arsenal showcased depth at Port Vale

The Arsenal manager was able to make nine changes from Sunday’s Premier League draw with Manchester City.

Arsenal made plenty of changes against Port Vale (Peter Byrne/PA)

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s performance in Wednesday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Port Vale shows the depth he now has in his squad as he was able to make nine changes from Sunday’s Premier League draw with Manchester City.

Only William Saliba and Mikel Merino started both games, but Arteta still named a strong team at Vale Park with Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka in attack, Christian Norgaard making his first start for the club in the centre of midfield, and a debut in goal for Kepa Arrizabalaga.