_ARSENAL NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR PRESTON NORTH END CLASH, SAKA INCLUDED BUT SIX STARS MISS OUT_
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has announced his 23-man squad for the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Preston North End. Bukayo Saka, fresh from his stellar performance against Liverpool, is included, but six first-team players will miss the match.
_FULL SQUAD REVEALED_
Goalkeepers:
1. Aaron Ramsdale
2. Matt Turner
3. Karl Hein
Defenders:
1. Gabriel Magalhães
2. William Saliba
3. Ben White
4. Kieran Tierney
5. Takehiro Tomiyasu
6. Rob Holding
Midfielders:
1. Thomas Partey
2. Martin Ødegaard
3. Granit Xhaka
4. Fabio Vieira
5. Emile Smith Rowe
6. Sambi Lokonga
Forwards:
1. Bukayo Saka
2. Gabriel Jesus
3. Eddie Nketiah
4. Reiss Nelson
5. Marquinhos
MISSING OUT_
1. Oleksandr Zinchenko (injury)
2. Mohamed Elneny (injury)
3. Cedric Soares (illness)
4. Nicolas Pépé (suspension)
5. Matt Smith (loan)
6. Folarin Balogun (loan)
_SAKA’S SELECTION_
Arteta praised Saka’s “tremendous” form and confirmed his inclusion.
“Bukayo’s been exceptional. He deserves to play,” Arteta said.
_PRESTON NORTH END PREVIEW_
1. Arsenal seek 12th consecutive win in all competitions.
2. Preston North End aim to cause upset after defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers.
3. Emirates Stadium hosts the tie on October 31.
_STATISTICS_
1. Arsenal: 1st in Premier League (29 points from 11 games)
2. Preston North End: 12th in Championship (18 points from 14 games)
_SOURCES_
– Arsenal Official Website
– BBC Sport
– The Athletic
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