Carabao Cup team news and line-ups as Declan Rice returns

West Ham welcomes Arsenal tonight in the Carabao Cup fourth round. This match is crucial as both Premier League teams strive to reach the quarter-final stage. Additionally, fans will be thrilled as Declan Rice returns to the London Stadium.

Despite their Premier League rivals, West Ham’s manager, David Moyes, plans to make significant changes to his team lineup in an attempt to reverse their recent poor form. West Ham has gone four matches without a victory, and their recent 1-0 loss to Everton did not sit well with the fans. However, a win against Arsenal will quickly appease their displeasure.

Nevertheless, defeating Arsenal won’t be an easy task. Mikel Arteta’s side is also likely to rotate their players as they prepare for a challenging league clash with Newcastle over the weekend. Nonetheless, Arsenal is currently on an unbeaten streak of four games and recently scored five goals against Sheffield United, with Eddie Nketiah netting his first league hat-trick. With Manchester City already eliminated from the Carabao Cup, Arteta is determined to win this competition.

Stay tuned for live updates from the London Stadium!plus get the latest odds and tips right here:

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17:45, Ben Fleming

Welcome to The Independent’s live blog for today’s Carabao Cup fourth-round fixture between West Ham and Arsenal. Both London clubs are vying for a spot in the quarter-finals, and all eyes will be on Declan Rice as he returns following his summer transfer to north London.

West Ham faces a challenge, as they haven’t defeated Arsenal in their previous eight encounters. Can they change their fortunes tonight? Stay tuned for build-up, team news, and match updates to find out!