With goals from Eze and Trossard, Arsenal defeated Port Vale 2-0 in the third round of the 2025/26 English League Cup. Arteta said he was happy that the substitutes once again made an important impact and was satisfied with the team's overall performance.

In the 8th minute, Martinelli received the ball and passed it across the defense. Eze received the pass from Lewis Skelly and shot low, helping Arsenal open the scoring 1-0.

In the 86th minute of the second half, Saliba made a long pass, Trossard received the ball and scored with a long shot, helping Arsenal extend their lead to 2-0.

In the end, Arsenal eliminated Port Vale 2-0 away from home.

Arsenal manager Arteta said in an interview after the game, "It's great to win the game and keep a clean sheet. Kepa made his debut and I am very happy for him. We played well at the beginning of the game, scored a goal very early, created several important opportunities in the first half, and did not give the opponent any space."

"At some points in the second half, we lost a little control due to the opponent's direct play. We can do better in this regard. But in the end, through the influence of substitutions, we regained the initiative and created enough threats."

Arteta continued, "As you can see, we made nine personnel changes, but the team was still able to play a very good performance. The players who came on the bench also made an impact again, so overall I am very satisfied."

When talking about Trossard's performance, Arteta said, "This is what Trossard can do. Saliba's passing ability is very good, the timing of his movement is also great, and the final shot is simply top-notch."

"The fans are really loud. They always follow us to different places and are always passionate about the team. So after the game we have to go to them and express our gratitude, and we have to keep it up."