The EFL Cup is in full swing, and Oxford United, the strongest team in the English League One, dares to challenge Arsenal, the dominant player of the English Premier League. The difference in strength between the two sides is obvious, but Arsenal has a lot of hidden worries within the team, so the road to promotion is not a straight road. Although the "Arsenal" is expected to break through, but the number of goals may be limited, 3.5 goals of the underdog is worth investors' attention. (Live on myTV Super at 4am on Tuesday)
Arsenal has been performing well this season, leading the EPL with a 5-point advantage, and will undoubtedly try their best to win the trophy. However, the first round exit of the EFL Cup and the EFL Cup have not attracted much attention. Especially in the league next week against the rival Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal's big rotation in this game is inevitable. However, the team's back-up is weak, with the absence of Gabriele Jenksis in the forward line, and the need for 19-year-old Marcellus and the youth army to carry the banner of the attack, the firepower is seriously damaged.
Arsenal also lost in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup last season, losing 0-1 away to Nottingham Forest. Looking back at Arsenal's last 9 matches in the EFL Cup, the total number of goals scored is 3 or less, which is a stark contrast to their performance in the EPL.
Oxford United hold their ground
Oxford United, who are playing at home, have limited strength and are ranked 15th in the English First Division. Knowing the gap between them and Arsenal, they will adopt an iron bucket formation to defend the game. Facing the big rotation of Arsenal, the quality of the attacking end is limited, it is expected to take a lot of trouble to break through the door, chasing 3.5 goals is expected to be the underdog.
