Preston North End vs Arsenal Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | EFL Cup, October 30, 2024

Preview

• Date: Wednesday, October 30
• Kick-off Time: 7:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Deepdale, Preston

Premier League giants, Arsenal will travel to Championship side, Preston North End for a fourth clash round in the EFL Cup on Wednesday evening. The hosts beat Fulham on penalties in the last round. While Arsenal smashed Bolton Wanderers 5-1 in the third round. Preston is in the 16ᵗʰ position in the Championship table while Arsenal is in third place in the Premier League, just five points off the summit. Preston was eliminated in the first round of the competition last season whereas Arsenal was knocked out in the fourth stage.

Preston North End’s recent form has been outlined by inconsistencies. In the last six games, the club has accumulated just a couple of victories along with three draws and a defeat. Preston is on a five-match unbeaten streak currently. Preston is struggling in the Championship at the moment with just 14 points from 12 matches with a negative goal difference of four. Emil Riis Jakobsen is the top scorer for Preston this campaign with two goals so far.

The 2-0 loss to Bournemouth has been the only negative result for Arsenal in the last six matches. The Gunners have managed four victories, a draw, and a defeat in the last six outings. Mikel Arteta’s men were held by Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday which has pushed the London club five points off the summit in the Premier League. Arsenal has been on a spectacular run of form in front of goal in the league with 17 goals in the bank.

Preston North End Team News

Ched Evans (Physical Discomfort), Patrick Bauer (Elbow Injury), Robert Brady (Injured), and Will Keane (Tendon Injury) will not be available for Preston North End against Arsenal. Paul Heckingbottom will continue with his preferred 3-5-2 formation.

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal squad will have five key absentees for the EFL Cup game. Gabriel, Jurrien Timber, Kieran Tierney, Martin Ødegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori will not travel with the rest of the squad. Mikel Arteta will be looking to rotate his squad and distribute minutes among his players.

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Preston North End vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Preston North End Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Woodman

Defenders: Storey, Lindsay, Hughes

Midfielders: Kesler-Hayden, Frøkjær-Jensen, Whiteman, McCann, Potts

Forwards: Greenwood, Jakobsen

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Neto

Defenders: Nichols, Kiwior, White, Zinchenko

Midfielders: Nwaneri, Jorginho, Merino

Forwards: Saka, Jesus, Sterling

Preston North End vs Arsenal H2H Record

Preston North End and Arsenal have squared up once in the past. The contest took place in the FA Cup with Arsenal emerging victorious with a 2-1 margin.

Key Players to Watch in Preston North End vs Arsenal

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

It will be interesting to see whether Bukayo Saka gets the nod from Mikel Arteta to start the game or not. Saka just returned from his injury on Sunday against Liverpool and managed to make a key impact with his goal. Regardless, the right-winger has more than enough prowess to hurt Preston even with limited minutes from the bench. The England international’s profile is highlighted by his pace, finishing skill, and his ability to beat defenders in one on one situations. Bukayo Saka has four goals and seven assists for Arsenal this season.

Raheem Sterling (Arsenal)

Raheem Sterling has appeared in seven matches this season, starting only three of them. The former Liverpool man joined Arsenal in the summer from Chelsea. Sterling would have anticipated a backup role under Mikel Arteta. The EFL Cup games will be a wonderful opportunity for him to get some playing time under his bag. The Premier League legend has a goal and an assist in the competition so far. His experience will be the key factor in guiding Arsenal to a comfortable victory at Preston.

Preston North End vs Arsenal Prediction

It will require something tremendously miraculous from Preston North End to manage an upset over Arsenal. Despite playing a rotated squad, Arsenal will have far superior individual quality to rely on from the start as well as from the bench.

Predicted Score: Preston North End 0-4 Arsenal

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