Preston vs Arsenal: How to watch, injury news and everything you need to know for EFL Cup clash

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Arsenal will be in EFL Cup action away at Preston North End, in the fourth round of the cup.

Arsenal beat Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in September to reach this stage of the competition, whilst Preston have beaten Sunderland, Harrogate Town and Fulham.

Mikel Arteta has several selection headaches on his hands as Arsenal endure a mini-injury crisis. With four away games coming up in the next two weeks, rotation will be key.

Arsenal have not won the EFL Cup since 1993, and have just two triumphs to their names. Whilst this competition is clearly not a priority for Arteta, he will want his side to build momentum, with fringe players earning rare opportunities.

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Preston vs Arsenal kick-off time and date

Arsenal will travel to face Preston at Deepdale Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

The game will kick off at 7.45pm GMT, with Arteta’s team lining up against a club managed by former Leeds United boss Paul Heckingbottom.

• Kick-off date: Wednesday, October 30
• Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT
• Stadium: Deepdale Stadium, Preston

How to watch Preston vs Arsenal in the UK

Viewers in the UK can watch Preston vs Arsenal on Sky Sports +, with coverage starting five minutes before kick-off.

There is no UK radio coverage of this fixture.

When is the draw for the next round of the EFL Cup?

Should Arsenal progress past Preston, they will enter the draw for the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup, which will take place on Sky Sports after Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City has concluded on Wednesday.

The quarter-finals will take place in the week beginning December 17.

Arsenal team and injury news

Arsenal were handed positive updates on Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber after the pair were forced off with suspected injuries against Liverpool, but neither are expected to feature.

William Saliba is back from suspension after missing the Liverpool clash, and he could be selected as a senior figure in an otherwise makeshift defence.

Goalkeeper Neto is cup-tied, whilst summer signing Tommy Setford is an injury doubt, meaning David Raya could be in line to start.

Riccardo Calafiori will miss the game through injury, and Arteta is expected to heavily rotate ahead of a tough schedule before the November international break.