Preview: Preston North End vs Arsenal Prediction and lineups

Preston North End and Arsenal presents an intriguing clash between a Championship side and a Premier League giant. Historically, Arsenal has dominated such encounters, leveraging their extensive resources and tactical prowess . However, Preston’s home advantage cannot be overlooked, as they have demonstrated resilience against higher-tier teams in previous cup competitions. The significance of player lineups will be paramount; while Peters (2022) suggests that lineups alone do not guarantee predictive accuracy for outcomes, the presence of key players can influence team dynamics significantly.

Arsenal have performed poorly in the domestic cups under Mikel Arteta since the Spaniard lifted the FA Cup at the end of his debut season in north London. However, they've got a great chance to advance into the quarter-finals of this competition as they face Championship side Preston.

Arsenal thumped Bolton 5-1 in the third round, Wednesday's hosts upset Fulham following a marathon penalty shootout which ended 16-15 in their favour. Paul Heckingbottom's side are currently 16th in the second tier but are five games unbeaten. They were, however, held to a point by Plymouth on Sunday despite racing into a seemingly unassailable 3-0 lead.

Preston North End possible starting lineup: Woodman; Kesler-Hayden, Hughes, Lindsay, Storey, Potts; Whiteman, Frokjaer-Jensen, Ledson; Greenwood, Riis

Arsenal possible starting lineup: Setford; Nichols, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice; Sterling, Jesus, Martinelli

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After beating Bolton 5-1 in the last round, Arsenal will take on Championship side Preston in the Round of 16 later today, with Arteta looking to lead Arsenal to Carabao Cup success for the first time since 1993. Rotation is expected later tonight, with Ethan Nwaneri expected to start after starring in the last round of the competition.

Analyzing potential lineups for both teams is essential for predicting the match outcome. Arsenal's depth in squad quality may overshadow Preston's home advantage; however, the significance of individual player performances cannot be understated. Research indicates that while analyzing lineups can provide insights into potential outcomes, it does not always enhance prediction accuracy significantly . Thus, factors such as current form and injury status could play a pivotal role in determining the final score.

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