Mikel Arteta is set to heavily rotate his Arsenal squad for the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium. Key players like Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Christos Tzolis are out with injuries, while Declan Rice is rested after the recent Premier League win over Everton. Young talents such as Max Dowman, Andre Harriman-Annous, and Myles Lewis-Skelly are predicted to start, alongside returning players like Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie. Kepa Arrizabalaga will take over in goal from David Raya. This significant squad overhaul aims to manage player fatigue ahead of a crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool, despite Arsenal being level on points with Manchester City at the top of the league. Fleetwood Town, a League Two side, will host their first-ever fourth-round tie, having beaten Sheffield United in the previous round. Arsenal's rotation strategy balances cup progression with league ambitions.
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