Arsenal booked their place in the EFL Cup quarterfinals with a convincing 3-0 win over Preston North End at Deepdale on 30 October 2024, Softfootball reports.
Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in the 24th minute, neatly finishing from Jurrien Timber’s assist. Just nine minutes later, Ethan Nwaneri doubled the lead, connecting with a precise pass from Jesus. Kai Havertz wrapped up the scoring in the 57th minute, giving Arsenal a commanding advantage.
Manager Mikel Arteta made several substitutions in the second half, including introducing Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, and Myles Lewis-Skelly to keep the squad fresh. Preston struggled to create clear chances, with Arsenal’s defense remaining solid and limiting the home side to no shots on target.
The Gunners now look forward to the quarterfinals with momentum, having showcased both attacking efficiency and defensive discipline.
