Preston 0-3 Arsenal: Gunners Triumph

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Preston 0-3 Arsenal: Gunners Triumph Over Stubborn Deep-Lying Defence

**Arsenal strolled to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the FA Cup third round, but it wasn't as straightforward as the scoreline suggests. ** The Gunners had to work hard against a stubborn Preston side who sat deep and defended resolutely for most of the game.

**It was a game of two halves. ** The first half was a frustrating affair for Arsenal, with Preston's disciplined defense stifling their attacking moves. The Gunners struggled to break down the deep-lying Preston defense, and the first half ended goalless.

**But Arsenal turned up the heat in the second half, finally finding a way through Preston's defenses. ** The breakthrough came in the 57th minute when a clever pass from Granit Xhaka found Eddie Nketiah in the box, who calmly slotted the ball past the Preston goalkeeper.

Two goals in quick succession then put the game beyond doubt. First, Gabriel Jesus, who had been a constant threat all game, doubled Arsenal's lead in the 69th minute. And then, just a few minutes later, Nketiah got his second goal of the game, this time finishing off a fine team move.

**This win was a solid performance from Arsenal, showing their resilience and ability to break down even the most stubborn of defenses. ** It's a win that will give them a boost of confidence going into their next Premier League match.

However, it was far from a flawless display. Arsenal will need to improve their finishing if they want to truly dominate the game. But ultimately, the Gunners got the job done and are one step closer to Wembley.