Arsenal Today: Preston away and a sitdown with Per Mertesacker

Arsenal in Carabao Cup action at Deepdale

Arsenal will be looking to continue their good form when they travel to Preston North End in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

The Gunners have won their last two matches in all competitions, and will be confident of victory against a Preston side who are struggling in the Championship.

Mikel Arteta is likely to make changes to his team, with the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson expected to start.

Per Mertesacker on his Arsenal future

In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, Per Mertesacker has spoken about his future at Arsenal.

The former Germany international is currently the club's academy manager, and has been linked with a move to Manchester City.

However, Mertesacker insists that he is happy at Arsenal, and is not looking to leave.

Other Arsenal news

• Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder Isco.
• The Gunners are also said to be interested in signing Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.
• William Saliba has returned to Arsenal after his loan spell at Marseille.

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