Arsenal comes up against Preston away from home in the EFL Cup tonight. So, here is how to watch Preston vs Arsenal on TV around the world.
Arsenal has lost just one match all season. That loss unfortunately came against Bournemouth and it was one of the worst Arsenal performances in some time. Other than this blip, Arsenal has been pretty solid.
The EFL Cup or the League Cup as it is sometimes and formerly known, is a trophy which has eluded Arsenal for a long time.
In fact, the last time they were winners was in 1992-93, so before many Arsenal supporters were even born. Not to make anyone feel old, of course.
This season, Arsenal has had a fairly routine path to the Round of 16. In the EFL Cup, they faced Bolton in the third round, merging victorious by a scoreline of 5-1.
Not to test fate, but Arsenal fans are hoping for a pretty similar scoreline against Preston. While Arsenal will be cautious about undermining their opponents, the Gunners head into this fixture as the favourites.
Arsenal is third in the Premier League, whereas Preston is 16th in the Championship. With that being said, the home side has not lost a match in the last five games, so they are facing Arsenal at the right moment.
In the UK, Preston vs Arsenal will be televised via Sky Sports+. To reach Sky Sports+, viewers can press the red button on Sky Sports and they will be presented with the option. In the USA, Preston vs Arsenal is available via Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Network.
Below, we will offer TV viewership information around the world. For a full list of countries, see Soccer on TV.
Arsenal's Predicted Lineup vs Preston: A Look at the Gunners' Starting XI
Arsenal faces Preston North End in the Carabao Cup round of 16 as the Gunners look to go deep in the competition. On paper, Arsenal got the easiest draw of any Big Six team in the competition. Avoiding all Premier League teams left in the competition, Mikel Arteta has a golden chance to lift his second domestic cup with one of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City going out tonight. You can only beat who's in front of you, but Arsenal needs silverware at this point in the Spaniard's tenure.
Arteta could rotate his side heavily tonight giving a rest to key players who played the full 90 against Liverpool.
Goalkeeper
GK: David Raya—Neto is unable to play in the competition being cup tied with Bournemouth. Jack Porter was decent last time out against Bolton, but Arteta should take this competition seriously.
Left Back
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly—The Hale End academy product gets the start once again in the competition.
Centre Backs
CB: Jakub Kiwior—With Gabriel's fitness in question, the Poland international gets the start at LCB.
CB: William Saliba—Back from suspension, Saliba gets the start and could be an early substitution if the Gunners handle business.
Right Back
RB: Benjamin White—After filling in for Saliba centrally against Liverpool, White gets the start at RB. Josh Nichols could see minutes if Arsenal establishes an early lead.
Central Midfielders
CM: Ethan Nwaneri—The exciting prospect gets another start after scoring twice against Bolton. He's impressed in brief Premier League cameos with fans crying out for him to receive more minutes.
CM: Jorginho—The Italian anchors the midfield giving Partey and Rice a night off unless things get hairy.
CM: Mikel Merino—It would behoove Arteta to give Merino more minutes to gel with the squad. Could be an early substitution as well.
Attackers
LW: Gabriel Martinelli—Martinelli's form is improving slowly, but Arsenal fans are still waiting for him to reach previous heights. A great opportunity here to start firing on all cylinders with Newcastle United looming on the weekend.
ST: Gabriel Jesus—Still looking for his first goal for the club since January, the ex-Man City striker leads the line.
RW: Raheem Sterling—Sterling's loan from Chelsea has been okay, but not great so far. He gets the start on the right hoping to get on the scoresheet once again.
What to Watch For
While this is a chance for Arteta to rest key players and allow fringe players to prove themselves, there are still a few things to keep an eye on tonight. First, we'll see how Arsenal manages to break down a Preston defense that has been very tough to beat recently. Preston's last five games have resulted in one win, three draws and one loss. However, that loss was against Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Cup. Preston is a very capable side that should not be underestimated.
Secondly, Arsenal's attacking players will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance against Liverpool. The Gunners dominated possession against the Reds but failed to create many clear-cut chances. Against Preston, we could see a more fluid attacking display, especially if Arteta decides to deploy a more attack-minded team. It will be fascinating to see how Nwaneri performs in the middle of the pitch, as he has a chance to really show Arteta what he can do.
Finally, we'll see if Arteta can get the best out of some of his new signings. Raya, Sterling, and Merino have all been impressive in their respective roles so far, but they still have plenty of room for improvement. It will be interesting to see if this will be the game in which they can prove their value to the team. It is important to note that Merino is playing for Spain in the U21 European Championship, so he may not feature in the match. With that in mind, Arteta could deploy other midfielders like Fabio Vieira, who has been impressive in recent performances, or even Matt Smith, who had an impressive showing in the Carabao Cup game against Bolton.
Don't Sleep on Preston
Though many fans are hoping for a rout, it would be naive to underestimate Preston. Preston has already shown what they are capable of in the Carabao Cup, beating Fulham in a penalty shootout. Arsenal will need to be focused and prepared to avoid an upset. It will be a fascinating game, and we'll be sure to bring you all the latest updates. Stay tuned for our post-match analysis, which will include player ratings, highlights, and all the other talking points from the match. Good luck, Arsenal!
