Arsene Wenger saw Arsenal’s six-match winning streak come to an end against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

The Gunners could only muster a 0-0 draw against the Premier League strugglers, and could have lost the game were it not for some good saves from goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Nevertheless, the draw was enough to extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches, and at the time did send them to the top of the Premier League table.

Confidence will undoubtedly be high around The Emirates going into their League Cup last 16 tie against Championship side Reading on Tuesday, as Wenger looks to win the competition for the first time as Arsenal manager.

The Royals, under the stewardship of former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam, currently sit eighth in the second tier, having scraped a 1-0 win over bottom of the table Rotherham United on Saturday.

It’s likely that both teams will make some changes from the sides that started in the league on Saturday, which will give a few fringe players an opportunity to impress and perhaps stake a claim for a regular starting spot.

Here are THREE Arsenal players who deserve a chance against Reading on Tuesday…

Lucas Perez

After a £17 million move from Deportivo, Lucas Perez must have thought that he would have appeared more than just the five times for Arsenal this season.

The Spaniard has only started one Premier League game since arriving at The Emirates, and has only netted twice for the club so far, both of which were in the EFL Cup tie against Nottingham Forest last month.

Alexis Sanchez’ excellent form upfront for the Gunners has restricted all forwards to substitute roles this season, yet Wenger may want to rest the Chilean as he has started 11 of Arsenal’s 13 games this season.

This may open the door for Perez, who must take advantage if he starts on Tuesday.

Kieran Gibbs

Kieran Gibbs’ Arsenal future is very much up in the air at the moment.

The England international has had to watch on as Nacho Monreal continues to perform well at left-back, and doesn’t look like displacing him in the side any time soon.

However, he should get an opportunity to prove his worth to Wenger on Tuesday.

He has proved in the past what a dependable left-back he is – at one stage he looked like he could be England’s number one choice – and at the age of 27, he should be in his peak years as a professional, and could look to move on if he doesn’t get many first team chances.

He started in the comfortable win over Ludogorets last week and did little wrong, and deserves a chance against Reading to try and secure his future at The Emirates.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide

Jeff Reine-Adelaide was promoted to the first team from the Arsenal academy in the summer, and showed at times against Forest what a prospect he is.

The 18-year-old was not overawed by making his first start for the Gunners, instead he showed confidence and maturity within a three-man midfield, and impressed throughout the evening both on and off the ball.

He played without any fear against Forest, and would probably do the same against Reading on Tuesday. He should get a chance to show everyone what a top player he could become.