Banda: Arsenal's young players stepped up impressively while Brighton seemed to run out of ideas in the final third. It wasn't the flashiest performance, but it was professional, efficient and mature. It's the kind of win that shows Arsenal's growth and their hunger for silverware this season.

Arsenal created an impressive piece of history that may never be repeated after a 2-0 victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Mikel Arteta's side continued their excellent start to the season on Wednesday night to reach the quarter-finals, where they will host Crystal Palace.

Brighton outshot Arsenal on the night, forcing Kepa into six saves. First-choice keeper David Raya has faced just five shots since September. It wasn’t entirely convincing, but Arteta can at least take solace from his side’s spot in the quarterfinals.

The Gunners struggled to find their rhythm after Mikel Arteta made 10 changes from their victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday, and Brighton were left wondering how they were not ahead at the break

Arsenal swatted aside Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the quarter-final of the League Cup. Arsenal made light work of the visitors with goals from Ethan Nwaneri

LONDON -- If Arsenal are going to hang around in the EFL Cup, this is the way to do it. No key men were risked, squad players got much-needed reps and Hale End's finest made the right impression. That all this came with a berth in the quarterfinals of this competition makes it that fraction better.

Arsenal beat Brighton with a much changed side to march on in the Carabao Cup with Max Dowman among the two teenagers who stood up and made a mark on Mikel Arteta