Zubimendi shines in new role as Arsenal advance

Arsenal's Carabao Cup win over Ipswich gave Mikel Arteta plenty to ponder, not least Martin Zubimendi's unfamiliar role.

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What happened. Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. Martin Zubimendi caught the eye in an unfamiliar position, while Myles Lewis-Skelly's conduct at full-time prompted Mikel Arteta to step in.

• Zubimendi impressed Arsenal fans despite playing in an unfamiliar role.
• Arteta intervened after Lewis-Skelly's conduct at the final whistle.
• Arsenal return to Premier League action at Brighton on Saturday.

Arteta has decisions to make on Zubimendi's role before Arsenal's trip to Brighton, where they aim to stay top.

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