Preston hosts Arsenal in the Carabao Cup at Deepdale on Wednesday night.
Preston:
- Entering the match after two high-scoring draws: 2-2 against Norwich and 3-3 with Plymouth, where they led 3-0 before conceding three goals.
- Need to improve defensively against Premier League opponents.
Arsenal:
- Recent form has been mixed: lost 2-0 to Bournemouth, won 1-0 against Shakhtar in the Champions League, and drew 2-2 with Liverpool.
- Prior to these games, they had a four-match winning streak and only one loss this season across all competitions.
Prediction:
Though Preston will aim for an upset, Arsenal’s talent depth suggests they may edge out in this encounter.