Arsenal: Why Martin Zubimendi is wearing a protective face mask in Carabao Cup tie

Zubimendi returns to Arsenal's lineup for the Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood after suffering a broken nose in the Everton win, wearing a protective face mask.

Martin Zubimendi is back in Arsenal's starting XI for their Carabao Cup fourth round match against Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium, partnering Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield. The Spanish midfielder sustained a broken nose during Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton at the weekend when he was caught in the face by Everton striker Thierno Barry while challenging for the ball. Despite the injury requiring treatment, Zubimendi finished the match and is fit enough to play in the cup tie, wearing a protective face mask to shield the injury. Manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes to his lineup for the Carabao Cup fixture, with Zubimendi making his first start since the win over Ipswich last month.