Preston 0-3 Arsenal: Player Ratings

Arsenal secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the Carabao Cup fourth round, advancing to the quarter-finals with a commanding performance and goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz.

Here’s our player ratings for the match:

Goalkeeper:

Tommy Setford (6/10): Setford made his full debut and showed promise, making a couple of crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.

Defenders:

William Saliba (7/10): Solid and composed at the back, Saliba was a key figure in Arsenal’s defense.

Jakub Kiwior (8/10): Provided the assist for Gabriel Jesus’s goal and was a constant threat from set-pieces.

Jurrien Timber (7/10): Strong performance before being replaced at half-time.

Zinchenko (7/10): Reliable as always, contributing to the team’s defensive stability.

Midfielders:

Thomas Partey (7/10): Steady and controlled in midfield, helping to dictate the tempo of the game.

Jorginho (7/10): Assisted in breaking down Preston’s defense and maintaining possession.

Mikel Merino (6/10): Worked hard in midfield but was replaced at half-time.

Forwards:

Gabriel Jesus (7/10): Ended his goal drought with a powerful finish and was a constant threat throughout the match.

Raheem Sterling (7/10): Involved in several attacking moves and created numerous chances.

Ethan Nwaneri (8/10): Outstanding performance, scoring a stunning goal and showcasing his immense talent.

Gabriel Martinelli: (6/10) A quiet night for the Brazilian. Took a whack in the first half but fought hard after. Might have wanted a goal against this opposition.

SUBSTITUTES

Kai Havertz (7/10) Came on as a substitute and added the third goal with a powerful header.

Thomas Partey: (6/10) Preston did get some early joy down his side after he came on at right back. Eventually managed to lock it down though.

Bukayo Saka: (6/10) Lively as ever down the right hand side when he came on. Slightly strange to see him after his recent hamstring troubles though.

Myles Lewis-Skelly: (6/10) Another solid cameo from Lewis-Skelly. Defended one potentially perilous moment in front of his own goal with poise. Showed versatility to move into midfield.

Ayden Heaven: Came on too late for a rating. n/a.

Overall, it was a dominant performance from Arsenal, with Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus standing out as the standout players of the match. Preston North End put in a valiant effort but were unable to match Arsenal’s quality and determination.