Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM (UTC)
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Giant-Killing or Just Giant? Why Arsenal's Kids Could Face Their First Real Test at Vale Park
The League Cup script usually favors Premier League royalty, but on Wednesday at Vale Park, a contest steeped in ancient rivalry and renewed local hope will play out as Arsenal travel to play Port Vale—a fixture that, though rare, carries a faint echo of footballing folklore. The Gunners arrive with a reputation and a star-laden squad, but the League Cup’s tendency to spring surprises, especially when the bigger side rotates heavily, ensures this meeting is more compelling than it first appears.