LONDON -- If Arsenal are going to hang around in the EFL Cup, this is the way to do it. No key men were risked, squad players got much-needed reps and Hale End's finest made the right impression. That all this came with a berth in the quarterfinals of this competition makes it that fraction better.

The Gunners struggled to find their rhythm after Mikel Arteta made 10 changes from their victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday, and Brighton were left wondering how they were not ahead at the break

Arsenal hosts Brighton & Hove Albion today at the Emirates Stadium for the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), in a single-match duel that promises intensity. Arsenal, the undisputed leader of the Premier League,

Brighton boss reveals gameplan against Arsenal's set-piece danger ahead of EFL Cup clash originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arsenal are set to host at the Emirates in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on October 29.

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Arsenal take on Brighton in the EFL Cup fourth round which will provide ample opportunity for out-of-favour players to prove themselves.

Arsenal new boy Piero Hincapie should be in line for his full debut when the Gunners host Brighton & Hove Albion in Wednesday's EFL Cup fourth-round battle.