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On this day: Reading, Arsenal involved in epic League Cup clash
On this day in 2012, Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick as Arsenal and Reading were involved in one of the most remarkable matches in League Cup history.
Oct 30, 06:00
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring Arsenal's second
Olivier Giroud thanks Arsenal fan for returning shirt
Olivier Giroud thanks an Arsenal supporter for returning his shirt to him during the Gunners' incredible 7-5 win at Reading on Tuesday.
Nov 1, 04:13
Arsene Wenger wearing his favourite coat
Arsene Wenger takes swipe at fans
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger takes a swipe at the club's supporters that left the Madejski Stadium early on Tuesday night.
Nov 1, 02:58
Andrey Arshavin
Andrey Arshavin: 'God helped us defeat Reading in League Cup'
Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin believes that a divine intervention helped the Gunners secure a stunning comeback against Reading in the League Cup last night.
Oct 31, 17:12
Mikele Leigertwood
Mikele Leigertwood: 'We have to blame ourselves'
Reading midfielder Mikele Leigertwood admits that his side only have themselves to blame after they lost 7-5 to Arsenal.
Oct 31, 14:29
Kaspars Gorkss
Reading's Kaspars Gorkss shocked by Arsenal turnaround in League Cup
Reading defender Kaspars Gorkks says that the Royals paid for their laziness after Arsenal came back from 4-0 down to knock Reading out of the League Cup.
Oct 31, 11:35
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal's sixth
Arsene Wenger proud of "professional" Theo Walcott
Arsene Wenger declares that he is proud of Theo Walcott's professional attitude after watching the England international inspire the Gunners to a remarkable comeback victory against Reading.
Oct 31, 05:00
Brian McDermott and Arsene Wenger shake hands at the end of the match
Arsene Wenger has sympathy for Brian McDermott
Arsene Wenger thinks that Reading manager Brian McDermott should try to focus on the positives of his side's performances despite watching them let a four-goal advantage slip against Arsenal.
Oct 31, 02:14
Carl Jenkinson
Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson: 'We started poorly against Reading'
Carl Jenkinson is delighted with Arsenal's comeback victory over Reading despite their poor performance at the back.
Oct 30, 23:45
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring Arsenal's sixth
Arsenal's Theo Walcott: 'We showed our character against Reading'
Theo Walcott admits that Arsenal did not perform well defensively against Reading but is overjoyed with their thrilling 7-5 comeback win.
Oct 30, 23:26
A shocked Arsene Wenger holds his hand to his mouth
Arsene Wenger hails Arsenal's "miracle" win against Reading
Arsene Wenger praises the Arsenal players for coming from 4-0 down to defeat Reading 7-5 in their League Cup fourth-round tie.
Oct 30, 23:14
Brian McDermott
Brian McDermott: 'First-half goal cost us'
Reading boss Brian McDermott says that conceding on the stroke of half-time cost his side the game in their sensational 7-5 defeat to Arsenal.
Oct 30, 23:14

The Match

Match Report

Arsenal come from four goals down and then win it in extra time against Reading in a 12-goal thriller at the Madejski Stadium.

HT Report

Reading romp to a 4-0 lead against Arsenal in the League Cup before Theo Walcott gets one back just before the interval.

Team News

Theo Walcott is named in the Arsenal team to take on Reading following a chest complaint.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Reading's game with Arsenal at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Head to Head
Apr 19, 2008 3pm
Arsenal
2-0
Reading
Silva (38'), Adebayor (30')

Kitson (28'), Bikey-Amougou (58'), Sonko (71')
Nov 12, 2007 3pm
Reading
1-3
Arsenal
Shorey (87')
Gunnarsson (85')
Hleb (78'), Flamini (44'), Adebayor (52')
Fabregas (80')
Mar 3, 2007 3pm
Arsenal
2-1
Reading
Silva (51' pen.), Baptista (62')
Senderos (90')
Fabregas (87' og.)
Kitson (42')
Oct 22, 2006 3pm
Reading
0-4
Arsenal
Hleb (39'), Van Persie (50'), Henry (2', 70')
rhs 2.0
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4Aston Villa382081076611568
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs382061274611366
6Chelsea381891177631463
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle381861485622360
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd38186145758-160
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham381410146074-1452
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14Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38137185065-1546
15Everton38139164051-1140
16Brentford38109195665-939
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3899204967-1832
RLuton TownLuton3868245285-3326
RBurnley3859244178-3724
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd38372835104-6916


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