Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Player ratings: Preston 0-3 Arsenal

Arsenal earned a place in the quarter-final of the League Cup with a convincing win over Preston on Wednesday night.

The Gunners were comfortable throughout the 90 minutes, making light work of Championship opposition.

Ethan Nwaneri was the talk of the town after starring and scoring in the win.

Arsenal will now host Crystal Palace in the last 8 of the competition in December.

Rate the players below and see the fan averages, and scroll down to see my ratings. 

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Here’s how I rated the players:

Thomas Setford – 5

Jurrien Timber – 6 / Thomas Partey – 6

William Saliba – 7

Jakub Kiwior – 7

Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6

Jorginho – 7

Mikel Merino – 7 / Kai Havertz – 8

Ethan Nwaneri – 9

Gabriel Jesus – 8

Raheem Sterling  – 7

Gabriel Martinelli – 7

Men of the match: Ethan Nwaneri. No debate here, the teenager stole the show. He just looks mature beyond his years every time he steps foot on the pitch and the confidence he has to be the difference maker is stunning.

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