Arsenal earned a commanding 3-0 win over Preston this evening, advancing to the next stage of the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners started the game with a dominant display, as expected, given the disparity in quality between the two sides. However, they struggled to create clear-cut chances early on, despite a strong showing from Ethan Nwaneri.
Preston paid the price for frequently conceding possession, as Jakub Kiwior directed a well-taken Gabriel Martinelli free kick toward Gabriel Jesus, who opened the scoring.
When the hosts failed to respond, Nwaneri seized the opportunity to score his third goal in two Carabao Cup appearances, doubling Arsenal’s lead.
Arsenal continued to control the game, appearing ready to overrun their hosts, who seemed vulnerable throughout. Despite pressing for a third goal, the Gunners couldn’t add to their lead before halftime. However, they returned even stronger after the break with the additions of Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz.
The Gunners maintained their momentum, though Preston managed a few half-chances that Arsenal’s defence quickly neutralised. Arsenal’s passing game proved too much for Preston, and a precise cross from Kiwior found Havertz, who headed in Arsenal’s third.
Mikel Arteta had room to introduce Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly, aiming to extend the lead. Although Nwaneri found the net again, his goal was ruled offside.
It was a dominant performance from Arsenal, who controlled the game from start to finish, leaving little doubt about their superiority on the night.
Nice run out and enjoying the youngsters playing. Nwanèri is a special talent , boy was running , pressing and asking for the ball. Jesus finally scores in over ten months!
Yes all good all round.
We often underestimate the value of the Carabao Cup but it has a really useful purpose in giving upcoming youngsters and those returning from injury a run out
Thats why it is good to go on a run in it.
Nwaneri is ready for more than a run out. Glad Jesus finally scored a goal at least hope he can come good this season now
Good Result, but Preston are no Liverpool, so we should not get too carried away by this result!!
We have a real tough run in the next three matches, I think by the end of next week will have a better idea of where we stand.
Games…..
Away to Newcastle, Away to Inter, then Away to Chelsea.
As others have said, perspective is needed about the opponent but a good result on the night.
Glad Jesus finally scored – his lack of any goals in any competition for so long was an embarrassment all round. Hopefully, this will get him into scoring form in the EPL.
Particularly pleased that young Nwaneri scored again in the competition, it certainly won’t do his confidence any harm for bigger things.
Now, let’s see if Arsenal can repeat the feat by winning away at Newcastle, a much bigger opponent in a much bigger competition.
I think we’ll see that Nwaneri goal again it reminded me a little of what Saka does when going for the far corner Arteta said he has seen him doing it in training It is a moment big moments type of finish Next I want to see him threading through balls and spreading the play I want to know what his passing range is all about He looks eager to impress which is good and hopefully these two starts proves now that he’s a goal scorer We need more goals from midfield so our guy could be needed
As for the team’s performance, it was a good exercise and a number of them stood out which they should do at this level
Good result, yes Jesus scored, well done. I thought the disallowed goal was from Havertz.
Looks like Sterling and Jesus are off it physically maybe through lack of games I hope it’s just that. Arteta is holding Ethan back perhaps to do with contract talks or also to justify his purchase of Merino. For me Partey, Nwanieri and Rice should be the midfield whilst Odegaard is injured.
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It’s a long season and with the cup competitions I’m sure Nwaneri will get his chances as will Merino. There are enough games to go around for everyone and for the rotation that will be needed to keep players fresh. Fingers crossed that the injury list peters out
Well done Arsenal on a good win. And well done Arteta for taking the league cup seriously. I suggest that continue to take the League Cup, and the FA Cup for that matter.
As I think that’s the only realistic chance that Arsenal have of winning silverware this season.
As for Jesus, at last a goal. I bet he’s gutted he didn’t do it a week or so earlier, as he could have been in the running to challenge Rhodri for the Ballon D’Or 🤣. (Well done on his goal and assist though).
The” Battle of the Invincibles” was a good watch. Preston has some big boys and they put a good press on us. They could have score had they their shooting boots on. Big ups to them. I was impressed by our patchwork squad of youngsters, vets and bench warmers. They moved nicely on and off the ball and created some good chances. Solid win. Nothing bad to say about either side. 👍🏾
OT: There is a report Nuno Tavares values has risen by a whopping 677.7 percent,
If that is true the player we gave away for peanuts in the summer now worth £58.2m ?
The report went on to say the Portuguese has made seven asist in seven starts which includes a brace on Sunday.
Can anyone contradict this please?
The president of Lazio said they wouldnt sell him for 70. If 7 games is enough to go off then hes worth 70 million, if the performances at Arsenal, Forrest and Marseille count as well he worth 5 max. 2 million less than what we actually got for him.
What are you two on about? He is an Arsenal player, and he is doing well, but the values are way off the mark. He is valued at £15.
Am not sure he can still be an Arsenal player at the end of the current campaign base on the arrangement.
One thing for sure this kid got talent, it’s his discipline that has been holding him back, again am not sure about that £15 mill price tag if his rich vain of form continues
I saw the new bellow on goal.com and I hope is not true. Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has confirmed that Arsenal have rejected their bid to sign Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus. The club were prepared to offer €40 million (£33m/$45m) to complete a dream transfer of Jesus ahead of next year’s club world but the Gunners did not agree.
Speaking to ESPN, Pereira said: “Gabriel Jesus is not coming. We got in touch with Arsenal, and they said ‘Leila, there are no conditions whatsoever. We are not going to negotiate for the player.’ The subject is closed.” I was so disappointed when I saw it because as far as I’m concerned, Arsenal has outgrown him. When City outgrew him, they sold him to Arsenal but we are not ready to do same, which will cost us. Because his space and wage bill will prevent Arsenal from getting an excellent goal scorer. I don’t seem to understand Arteta if the news is true.
Whilst I agree with you about the club outgrowing Jesus, plus the injuries, I do wonder when exactly this offer came in?
If it was late in the window, then Arsenal would have had no time to sign a replacement, and maybe the budget was a little too tight as well.
Good tournament to blood our youngsters and those who rarely start. But that’s about it, it is one of the least important trophies in the eyes of most of the top clubs. The bad news is City is out so one less tournament to play in and Pep won’t be gutted. In possibly his last year I’m guessing he would love to go out with another EPL title. Imo we should focus on the EPL because a third near miss might have a disruptive effect on the team. At the end of the season Arteta will need more than a domestic cup (or two) to justify the huge investment in players in his 5 plus years as manager. Mind you, I wouldn’t say no to a UCL trophy!!
The Ballon d’Or has been a joke award for decades. So many great players totally ignored including two of our own legends Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp. Another example, Tony Kroos nominated 5 times. For a decade or more they seemed to have an obsession with either Ronaldo or Messi, a flawed award imo!!
I still believe that Nwaneri can play in Odegard’s rule, and keeping Partey or Merino on the bench is a valid option for having a playmaker in our squad.
Zinchenko did well; I can’t have an excuse for keeping him out while our LBs are injured!