Arsenal press conference LIVE: Mikel Arteta on Nwaneri goals, Sterling display and Porter

Mikel Arteta is set to face the press after Arsenal’s Carabao Cup third round clash with Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners had a slightly slow start to the game and could have been punished when Scott Arfield blasted over a presentable chance from close range.

They soon found themselves in front though when Declan Rice seized on an error on the edge of the box from Arfield before curling home.

From that point on Arsenal were in control and extended their lead just before the break. There could not have been a more popular scorer than Ethan Nwaneri on his first start for the club.

Minutes after the break Nwaneri then added his second and Arsenal’s third as the night continued to get better and better for Arsenal.

A counter attacking goal from Aaron Collins for the visitors threatened to spoil the party atmosphere but it was not long until Raheem Sterling poked in from a yard out to restore the Gunners’ three-goal advantage. A fifth was then added by substitute Kai Havertz to complete the rout.

Arteta on whether Nwaneri will get more first team minutes

Let’s go. It’s another step. In his journey he’s always ahead of what everybody expected and what I expected as well.

Arteta on if some of the players will be at school

There are a few! They were buzzing and they spoke to the players just to thank them.

Arteta on why he chose Porter

Well Jack has been training with us since pre-season. He plays in the national team and we felt it was the right choice.

Arteta on Raya

We don’t know yet. He’s got a muscular injury yes.

Arteta on Nwaneri

On the second one I was really happy for him because if not I know the reaction of his teammates if he didn’t score. He really feels part of us.

Arteta on Porter

We told him yesterday and he was over the moon. Straight away he spoke ot his family. They weren’t prepared for that. I think they were nervous about it. He reacted really well and was really composed. What an experience.

Arteta on the youngsters

Yes a really positive night in every sense. We gave minutes to a lot of senior players who showed quality. We gave the opportunity to quite a lot of academy players.

Bolton manager Ian Evatt on the game

We spoke about making Arsenal earn the goals and two or three of them we gifted. We should have had a penalty in the first half. They’re a fantastic team though.

Arsenal are a really difficult team to create against.