Arsenal Dominates Preston with 3-0 Victory in Carabao Cup

Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Preston North End in the Carabao Cup fourth round, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The match took place at Deepdale on October 30, 2024, where Mikel Arteta's side showcased their attacking prowess, with Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz all getting on the scoresheet.

The Gunners struck first in the 24th minute when Gabriel Jesus ended a lengthy goal drought, scoring his first goal since January. He expertly converted a corner delivered by Jakub Kiwior, firing the ball inside the post from close range. Just nine minutes later, 17-year-old talent Ethan Nwaneri doubled the lead with a spectacular strike, shifting the ball from right to left before curling it into the top corner from the edge of the area. This marked Nwaneri's third goal in the competition, further underlining his rapid development as a player.

In the second half, Arsenal maintained their dominance, with Havertz heading in the third goal in the 57th minute, courtesy of another precise delivery from Kiwior. Despite a late surge from Preston, who improved in the second half, they were unable to find the net, and Arsenal secured a stress-free advancement into the next round, where they will face Crystal Palace. Arteta praised Nwaneri's performance and the overall team effort, while Preston's manager, Paul Heckingbottom, expressed disappointment over defensive lapses but noted improvements in his side's play during the second half.