EFL Cup Fourth Round Draw: Arsenal to Face Preston North End

Gunners Handed Away Tie Against Championship Opposition

Mikel Arteta's Side Aim to Continue Trophy Defense

Arsenal have been drawn away to Preston North End in the fourth round of the EFL Cup, with the match set to take place in the week commencing November 7.

The Gunners, who won the competition last season, will be looking to continue their defense of the trophy when they face Preston, who currently sit 12th in the EFL Championship.

Arsenal have a strong record in the EFL Cup, having won the competition 14 times, more than any other club.

Preston, meanwhile, have never won the EFL Cup, but they did reach the final in 1964.

The match will be a good opportunity for Mikel Arteta to give some of his fringe players a chance to impress.

The Spaniard has a number of options at his disposal, including the likes of Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Preston will be looking to cause an upset against Arsenal, and they will be hoping to take advantage of the fact that the Gunners will be playing away from home.

The match is sure to be a close one, and it could go either way.