Arsenal will face Preston North End Fc in the fourth round of Carabao Cup. Here are the team news, injury updates and possible lineup of Gunners for the clash.
Arsenal were able to stop Liverpool from earning all three points against them. Infact, they could have won the game only if they had defended well in last minutes. But again, they were hit hard by injury to their main defender Gabriel who was already without his partner Saliba.
Now, Gunners will make a trip to Deepdale Stadium to face Preston for the Carabao Cup clash. Earlier, they defeated Bolton in the previous round by 5-1 where many of their young stars played the match.
Arsenal vs Preston: Team news and possible lineup
Gabriel and Jurrien Timber both left the pitch with injury against Liverpool. But there injury is not serious and hence they may be back very soon. But, it feels like Arteta will not take the risk to start them before being fully fit.
Martin Odegaard is said to have levelled up his recovery process. But, it still seems like he will need more time to finally train on the grass. He is set to miss the game along with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney.
Riccardo Calafiori was missing against Liverpool and it seems like he will rest against Preston too. Bukayo Saka who had superb game against the Reds is also very likely to get rest.
We are expecting David Raya to start the game. In defence we may see Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ben White and Lewis-Skelly. Then in midfield, Rice seems to start alongside Nwaneri and Jorginho. Lastly, we can see the front three of Sterling, Jesus and Martinelli.
Gunners will enter the game as favourites and should have no problems in defeating Preston. Arteta will try to test his squad depth in order to prepare his players for the upcoming big matches. Injury news are as per PainInTheArsenal.
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