Follow live text commentary from the third round of the EFL Cup, with five Premier League sides in action, including Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion

Arsenal were beaten finalists in last season’s Carabao Cup.

Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman added to his hype with a sparkling two-goal display to earn a 4-2 victory at Ipswich in the Carabao Cup third round. Dowman made headlines last season with a goal and assist during a vital 2-0 win at home to Everton in the Gunners' Premier League title success,

Arsenal are eyeing Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, Real Madrid are considering a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea are interested in Nico Williams, plus more.

Newly-promoted Coventry City visit Nottingham Forest this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock; Brentford Host Chelsea in a West London Derby this Friday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network

The Gunners look to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season and secure a 10th straight top-flight victory as they wrap up a grueling four-match road stretch at the Amex Stadium.

It's another big weekend of matches in Europe which will include heated derbies, top-of-the-table matchups and other rivalries.

Busy Brighton and Arsenal should proffer front-footed football on Saturday when the Gunners visit the Amex Stadium.

The Carabao Cup opens for Arsenal on Tuesday when the Gunners visit Ipswich Town at Portman Road for a third-round tie.

Arsenal failed to land Vinicius Junior in the last transfer window despite their best efforts to convince him not to sign a new Real Madrid contract, but the Gunners are now expected to try to sign