Eze Scores Debut Goal to Aid Arsenal in Advancing to League Cup Last 16 with Man City

Eberechi Eze notched his initial goal for Arsenal as the team secured a 2-0 victory over Port Vale to progress to the League Cup fourth round, joining Manchester City, Tottenham, and Newcastle on Wednesday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta demonstrated the depth of his team by making nine alterations from the 1-1 stalemate against Manchester City on Sunday, including starts for Eze, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Eze has impressed since transferring from Crystal Palace last month in a deal potentially valued at up to £68 million ($92 million).

The England player finished neatly from Myles Lewis-Skelly's touch to provide Arsenal with an ideal opening after only eight minutes.

Still, the away side struggled to extend their lead even though they controlled the match.

Devante Cole, offspring of ex-Manchester United forward Andy Cole, nearly levelled for Vale with a shot that narrowly cleared the crossbar.

Leandro Trossard sealed the contest with a forceful and accurate shot into the lower corner five minutes before the end.

Foden Returns to Top Form

Phil Foden proved vital for City with a goal and an assist in their 2-0 win against Huddersfield.

Foden has displayed encouraging performances lately, reminiscent of his Premier League player of the year accolade from two seasons back.

The England playmaker fired a low shot to put the away team ahead after 18 minutes.

Erling Haaland rested for the evening as Pep Guardiola implemented nine switches.

The Norwegian's sharp shooting was absent, so City delayed until 15 minutes remaining to secure the match when Savinho rifled in Foden's delivery from an acute position.

Defending champions Newcastle netted twice within two minutes at the start versus Bradford, resulting in a 4-1 defeat for the League One frontrunners at St. James' Park.

Joelinton and William Osula each scored a brace for the Magpies.

Tottenham completed the task within the first 20 minutes during a 3-0 triumph over Doncaster.

Joao Palhinha's acrobatic volley initiated the scoring before Jay McGrath unfortunately netted into his own goal after just 17 minutes.

Spurs waited until added time for their final goal as Brennan Johnson sprinted clear to claim his third of the campaign.