Arsenal vs Blackpool exclusively on ESPN+ in USA on October 31, 2018

October 30, 2018 By Ali M.

Topics: Arsenal TV Schedule, Blackpool TV Schedule, Football TV Schedules, Arsenal, Blackpool, Carabao League Cup

The Arsenal vs Blackpool League Cup clash will be streamed on ESPN+ in the USA. Read our match preview for head to head results, team form, and TV and streaming channels.

What is the current form of Arsenal compared to Blackpool?

Arsenal's impressive winning run came to an end over the weekend but not their unbeaten streak. The Gunners dropped two points at Crystal Palace on Sunday after conceding a late penalty to draw 2-2 but Unai Emery's men have still not lost since August 18. Since that Chelsea defeat, they have played 12 games, winning all but the weekend draw.

As for Blackpool, their recent form has not been shabby as well. They head into this fixture on the back of a 3-2 loss to Fleetwood, but that was only one of two defeats in their last 10 games in all competitions. However, three of those ties have ended in draws.

Arsenal vs Blackpool head-to-head stats

The Gunners understandably boast the superior head-to-head record. The last time the Seasiders beat the north London giant was way back in January 1970. Furthermore, their last trip to the Emirates ended in a huge 6-0 loss.

Games played: 82

Arsenal wins: 43

Blackpool wins: 15

Draws: 24

Who are the players injured or suspended from Arsenal vs Blackpool?

While suspension is not a concern for Emery, injuries and a hectic schedule will force him to rotate. Laurent Koscielny has returned to training but will not be rushed back, while Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac continue their struggle with thigh problems.

Konstantinos Mavropanos is out until November and Hector Bellerin came off on Sunday with muscular pains and will likely not be risked as they face Liverpool in the league next weekend. The likes of Petr Cech, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Danny Welbeck, Mohamed Elneny, and Emile Smith Rowe are expected to feature.

The away side will be without Armand Gnanduillet after his sending off in the loss to Fleetwood, with Nathan Delfouneso and Liam Feeney likely to spearhead the attack. Donervon Daniels has been ruled out of this clash with injury.

Arsenal vs Blackpool pre-match talk

Can Arsenal return to winning ways before Liverpool?

Arsenal's big guns will likely be rested for this tie. However, a shock loss to Blackpool would be a huge blow to their confidence. Emery must be careful, as their next league game will see them host the unbeaten Liverpool at the Emirates.

Can Blackpool shock the Premier League giant?

The League One side hasn't beaten Arsenal in a long while. Their last victory over the Gunners was back in 1970 and their last triumph over the north London outfit on the road was in 1958. However, they have already eliminated another club from the English capital -- QPR -- and will give it their all to repeat that feat.