Coyle takes Cup seriously
October 25, 2011 10:21:35 UK
Bolton Wanderers travel to Arsenal in the Carling Cup with every intention of treating the competition with the respect it deserves.
Midfielder Mark Davies is set to feature for Bolton at Arsenal.Boss Owen Coyle is set to ring the changes and will give a chance to a number of youngsters, including highly-rated starlet, Joe Riley, 18.
But the Scot, who has one eye on improving his side's disappointing Premier League form, still believes he will send out a team that can secure the club a place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006.
Bolton lost 3-0 at the Emirates a month ago and a number of fringe players have an opportunity to show they are worth a regular run in the first-team.
Goalkeeper, Adam Bogdan, Gretar Steinsson, Ricardo Gardner, Mark Davies, Gael Kakuta, Tuncay and Ivan Klasnic have all been included in the 18 man squad.
Coyle insists: "We're in the last 16 and have worked hard to be in this position. We went to Aston Villa in the last round and won. The Arsenal game will be an opportunity for seven or eight players to start a game.
"They have a chance to win and say they want to be in the team for Saturday. The individuals coming in are all recognised first-team players. We are not weakening the team. The team has to stand up and show their qualities."
The Trotters are 5.50 to win in north London and 17.00 to do so by a 1-0 scoreline, while the Gunners are 12.00 to triumph 3-1.
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