Ethan Nwaneri, 17, scores twice for Arsenal in 5-1 rout of Bolton and Liverpool beats West Ham 5-1

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored twice in a 5-1 win over third-division Bolton within the English League Cup on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old Nwaneri made an announcement in his first senior begin, whereas new signing Raheem Sterling additionally scored his first purpose since becoming a member of from Chelsea.

On an evening when a few of Arsenal’s subsequent technology showcased their expertise, goalkeeper Jack Porter grew to become the youngest participant to start out for the London membership aged 16 years, 72 days. Porter broke the file of membership icon, Cesc Fabregas, who was 16 years, 177 days when he made his first begin.

However Nwaneri holds the file because the youngest participant to look for Arsenal’s first crew, having come on as an alternative aged 15 years, 181 days in September 2022.

He registered his first senior purpose within the thirty seventh minute on the Emirates Stadium after Declan Rice had given Arsenal the lead within the sixteenth.

Nwaneri struck his second 4 minutes into the second half.

Aaron Collins pulled a purpose again for Bolton within the 53rd, however Sterling struck within the sixty fourth and Kai Havertz accomplished the rout within the 77th.

Liverpool rout

Liverpool received its protection of the League Cup off to a flying begin with a 5-1 rout of West Ham.

However Arne Slot’s crew needed to come from behind after Jarell Quansah’s personal purpose within the twenty first at Anfield. It didn’t take lengthy, although. Diogo Jota scored 4 minutes later. He added his second 4 minutes after the break.

Mohamed Salah made it 3-1 within the 74th and West Ham’s job was made much more tough when Edson Alvarez was despatched off two minutes later.

Cody Gakpo sealed an emphatic win with objectives within the ninetieth after which the third minute of stoppage time.

Fourth-round draw

Manchester Metropolis was drawn away to Tottenham within the decide of the fourth-round ties, whereas Liverpool additionally faces Premier League opposition with a visit to Brighton.

Arsenal travels to second-division Preston and Manchester United is at residence towards Leicester.

Newcastle will host Chelsea if it overcomes AFC Wimbledon.

Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace is one other all-top flight match.

Brentford hosts Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton is at residence towards Stoke.

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