Port Vale aim to pull off a classic EFL Cup upset when they welcome Arsenal to Vale Park in the third round on Wednesday night.

The League One side impressed in the opening rounds, defeating Blackpool in round one before creating a mini-sensation by overcoming big-spending Birmingham City in round two. Port Vale come into this tie in confident mood, having secured back-to-back League One wins, most recently a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town under the guidance of Darren Moore.

Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates, where a late equaliser rescued a point. Mikel Arteta’s squad will now turn their focus to a competition they have historically underachieved in, having lifted the EFL Cup only twice, with the last triumph dating back to 1993.

This midweek clash promises to be a fascinating David vs Goliath encounter, as Port Vale look to extend their giant-killing run against a star-studded Gunners side.