Preston North End vs Arsenal LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Arsenal return to action tonight as they travel to Preston North End for a round of 16 tie in the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners head into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League and Mikel Arteta is expected to make significant changes against the Championship side.
The likes of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz should be rested while William Saliba may feature having sat out the previous match through suspension. Arsenal are hoping to reach the quarter-finals and Arteta will expect a similar performance to their 5-1 hammering over Bolton in the previous round.
Preston, meanwhile, will bring their A-game as they look to challenge the Premier League side. Though sat at the wrong end of the second division, Paul Heckingbottom’s side are unbeaten in their last five matches and have a proven goalscorer up top on Sam Greenwood which could pose a threat to the Gunners.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Mikel Merino (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Mikel Merino (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Goal! Preston North End 0, Arsenal 2. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Sam Greenwood (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Stefán Thórdarson.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mikel Merino.
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Jorginho (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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