Arsenal booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Preston North End on Wednesday night.
The Gunners produced a composed performance away from home, with Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz all finding the back of the net to seal progression to the last eight.
Softfootball understands that Jesus ended his goal drought by opening the scoring in the 24th minute with a superbly struck volley—his first goal of the season.
Teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri doubled Arsenal’s advantage nine minutes later, continuing his impressive breakthrough campaign with another confident finish.
Havertz completed the scoring in the 57th minute to put the result beyond doubt and cap another convincing display from Mikel Arteta’s side.
The match also marked the return of defender William Saliba, who was restored to Arsenal’s starting lineup after missing the weekend’s Premier League draw against Liverpool through suspension.
Elsewhere, Chelsea’s Carabao Cup journey came to an end following a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
Alexander Isak fired the Magpies into the lead in the 23rd minute before Chelsea defender Axel Disasi inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing Newcastle a comfortable first-half advantage they successfully defended until the final whistle.
