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Arsenal get same referee for 3rd League Cup game in a row
Peter Bankes will referee Arsenal’s third straight League Cup match, with no video assistant referee appointments made for the tie, the EFL said.
- On Tuesday, Arsenal face Ipswich Town at Portman Road in the League Cup third round, with referee Peter Bankes appointed for his third consecutive match officiating the Gunners in this competition.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's squad enters unbeaten in five games across all competitions, seeking to reverse last season's heartbreaking Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City .
- Defender Ben White remains doubtful after a groin injury at Stadium of Light, while Arteta plans rotation offering opportunities to Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, and Eberechi Eze .
- The EFL confirmed no VAR will be used, with Bankes assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis and Alex James for the 8 p.m. BST kickoff .
- While Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil views the fixture as a "free-hit," Arsenal seek victory to continue their quest for a trophy after a six-year drought .
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