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Steve Bould takes training in the absence of Arsene Wenger as Arsenal prepare to host Reading in EFL Cup

Arsenal take on Reading in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night and the squad prepared for the clash with a final training session on Monday morning.

Assistant manager Steve Bould took charge as Arsene Wenger faced fans and shareholders at the club's AGM.

Plenty of the squad's fringe players were hard at work with the Gunners expected to ring the changes for the game at the Emirates.

Assistant manager Steve Bould took charge of Monday's session at London Colney
Assistant manager Steve Bould took charge of Monday's session at London Colney
Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates after scoring a goal during a practice match
Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates after scoring a goal during a practice match
Gabriel Paulista (left) and Olivier Giroud  watch on as Aaron Ramsey  receives the ball
Gabriel Paulista (left) and Olivier Giroud watch on as Aaron Ramsey receives the ball

Wenger is set to rest several star names, including Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, with the team facing a run of tough fixtures in November.