Report: Mikel Arteta now planning to start 'absolutely unbelievable' Arsenal teenager alongside Jack Porter tonight

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Arsenal will look to continue on their decent run of form when they get their League Cup campaign under way on Wednesday night.

The Gunners emerged from a difficult run of games with a win and two draws, having triumphed in the North London derby and remained unbeaten against Atalanta and Manchester City.

Now, Arsenal will look to reach the fourth round of the League Cup as they host League One outfit Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are expected to make a host of changes for the game, with an eye on Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Leicester City.

Now, according to The Athletic, Arsenal have apparently decided on five of their starting players to face the Whites in North London, including three youngsters.

Jack Porter, Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly in line for Arsenal starts against Bolton

The Athletic have reported that Mikel Arteta is looking to hand 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter his senior debut for Arsenal.

Arteta is also set to hand midfield duo Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly their first starts for the Gunners, added the report.

Furthermore, the Arsenal boss will apparently aim to start experienced forwards Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling in a bid to get their match fitness up.

Why is Jack Porter set to start for Arsenal against Bolton?

First-choice goalkeeper David Raya left the Etihad Stadium on Sunday showing some signs of a knock, so Arteta won’t risk him for the Bolton game.

Meanwhile, experienced deputy Neto is cup-tied after playing for Bournemouth earlier in the competition

And with youth summer signing Tommy Setford currently on the sidelines due to injury, Arteta will turn to Porter, according to the report.

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Good chance for Arsenal youngsters to make names for themselves

Porter’s expected start will come as a surprise, though with the Gunners having so many issues in goal for the game, it’s a decision that makes sense.

Meanwhile, the “absolutely unbelievable” Nwaneri and the “special” Lewis-Skelly have been in and around the first team for a while now.

It’s about time they got a start and it’ll be good to see what they can do from the off.