Ferdinand highlights a critical mistake that Arteta is making this season, suggesting it could jeopardize his position, referring to him as a “baby coach.”
While some Arsenal fans think I’m against them, that’s not true; I believe Arteta needs to be dismissed for the club to improve. Arsenal advanced to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals with a convincing 3-0 win over Preston. Summer signing Tommy Setford made his debut in goal, and Ethan Nwaneri started, while Jorginho captained in Martin Odegaard’s absence. Arsenal dominated the match, with Gabriel Jesus opening the scoring with a well-placed half-volley 25 minutes in. Eight minutes later, Nwaneri scored his third senior goal with a stunning curling shot into the top corner, doubling the lead. The Gunners went into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage. In the second half, substitute Kai Havertz scored the third goal from a brilliant cross by Jakub Kiwior. Although Preston pressured late in the game, they couldn’t score, and Arsenal secured the clean sheet. The team delivered an impressive performance in this well-earned victory.
Here are the player ratings from the match:
**Preston 0-3 Arsenal: Player Evaluations**
– **Tommy Setford (GK)** – 6/10: Made a crucial save late in the game, showed composure in possession, though his positioning was sometimes shaky.
– **Jurrien Timber (RB)** – 7/10: Played well at right-back despite injury concerns and was a consistent option, substituted at halftime.
– **William Saliba (CB)** – 7/10: Rarely troubled and handled his responsibilities effectively, delivering a solid performance.
– **Jakub Kiwior (CB)** – 8/10: Took advantage of limited defensive duties to push forward, providing an excellent assist for Havertz’s goal and contributing to the opener.
– **Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB)** – 7/10: Returned to the lineup with a strong performance, effectively engaging in midfield play and communicating well with teammates before being substituted with under 30 minutes to go.
