Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Arsenal
Match Time & Date:
22/09/2021
20:45
Prediction: 3-0
AFC Wimbledon
Arsenal and AFC Wimbledon face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Emirates Stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Gunners aim to build on back-to-back wins over Norwich City and Burnley, but keep in mind that Mikel Arteta will make changes to the starting XI. All Lokonga, Maitland-Niles, Tavares, Lacazette, and Martinelli are pushing for a start, while key attacker Aubameyang will drop to the bench.
The Dons, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Plymouth, and even though Mikel Arteta will rest several first-team regulars in the EFL Cup clash, the League One side are unlikely to spoil Arsenal’s party at Emirates Stadium. Ollie Palmer is widely expected to lead the line for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Nicolas Pépé):
Born in France to parents of Ivorian descent, Nicolas Pepe became a full Ivory Coast international in 2016. In a symbolic twist of events, Pepe was handed his Ivory Coast debut in a goalless draw against his birth nation France days after receiving his first-ever call-up.
Pepe began his career in the lower leagues in Poitiers in 2012, before moving to Angers a year later. Having proven his qualities in the second-string side, Pepe was instated in Angers’ first team in 2013. Four years later – which included a season-long loan spell at Orleans – Nicolas Pepe was transferred to Lille. Les Dogues beat several sides to the signature of this pacey winger who is no stranger to scoring goals. Quick with his feet, Pepe can be deployed on the right wing and as a centre-forward.
The Ivory Coast international is unpredictable in his movement and not easy to keep an eye on, especially because of his powerful left foot.
Highlighted Team (AFC Wimbledon):
Based in Kingston upon Thames, AFC Wimbledon are a professional football club that compete in the third tier of English football, commonly known as the League One. AFC Wimbledon were formed by former Wimbledon FC supporters in 2002 following the FA decision to allow the club to relocate to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, only 90 kilometers north of Wimbledon.
The Dons welcome their rivals at Kingsmeadow, the stadium with the capacity of 4,850. AFC Wimbledon play their home games in blue shirts and blue shorts, whilst the colour of their away kit is yellow. The Dons won the Lanes Cup on two occasions (2007/2008, 2011/2012), Supporters Direct Cup three times (2002/2003, 2005/2006, 2009/2010), while lifting the Surrey Seniors Cup in the 2004/2005 season.
Popular British actor Vinnie Jones is considered one of the most famous Wimbledon players, scoring 14 goals in 177 appearances for the club. Jones has 7 Premier League red cards, making him one of the dirtiest players in the history of English football.
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