Aston Villa are in talks with Ollie Watkins in the hope of tying down the England striker to a new long-term contract at the club.
Arsenal head to Brighton in the Carabao Cup looking to avoid back-to-back third-round exits. Brentford, though, are licking their wounds after a rare home defeat last time out against Everton but Thomas Frank will have his players charged up for a huge cup derby under the lights. Brentford vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off tonight on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Chelsea return to Carabao Cup action tonight still desperate for a win to help lift the gloom around Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ second-round victory over fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon was one of just two from seven matches across all competitions so far this season amid a torrid start to life back in English football for manager Mauricio Pochettino, who could well ring the changes this evening as he looks to spark a reaction from his struggling side. Most frustrated Chelsea fans would probably just settle for a goal or two at this point after watching their team go three games in a row now without scoring.