Arsenal begin a four-match instant run on Wednesday when they take on Preston North End with a place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals of the series.
Preston have already improved on their first round result of the season and beat Premier League side Fulham on results to earn a place in this future showdown. Arsenal, meanwhile, have equaled their season high around the end of 16 and will be hoping to go a step further in this round of pace. This will be the second consecutive favorable clash for the Gunners, who entered this season’s tournament with a 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in the third round.
Here’s what you need to know before you tune in.
Tips on how to stay alert and the odds
- Year: Wednesday, October 30 | Past: 3:45 pm Eastern Time
- Location: Deepdale – Preston, England
- Resident wave: Paramount+, CBS Deportes Golazo Network
- Odd: Preston North Final +800; Draw +525; Arsenal -400
Arguments
Arsenal’s season so far has been full of good days, but a staggering number of disappointing performances have raised a number of questions over their winning hopes. His stellar defensive record in the UEFA Champions League, where he has yet to concede a goal in three games, has not been matched by his record in the Premier League, where he has conceded 10 goals in nine games. games. That, however, will not be an illness against Preston, who recently placed 16th in the Championship.
Something that could remain in the back of Arsenal’s minds, even against a lower league opponent, is their new disciplinary record. The Gunners already have three red cards in league games this season, something manager Mikel Arteta may need to address, although the visitors are likely to come out of this game unscathed. Although he will have a large territory of players at his disposal, Arteta will most likely advance some notable games in the coming weeks, so expect a calmer adjustment in tone.
projected alignment
Porter, Nichols, Kiwior, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Jesus, Sterling
Prediction
This game is Arsenal’s to lose and they most likely won’t, regardless of Arteta’s team. Expect the Gunners to put enough distance between themselves and Preston to take an easy win and a place in the quarter-finals. Choose: Preston North finishes 0, Arsenal 3
