Ethan Nwaneri stole the spotlight as Arsenal comfortably advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a convincing victory over Preston at Deepdale. The Gunners showcased a lineup featuring European Championship winner Jorginho, Champions League champion Kai Havertz, and four-time Premier League titleholder Raheem Sterling, but it was the 17-year-old Nwaneri who captured the attention of the away fans. Chants of “One of our own” echoed from the Arsenal supporters, highlighting the young talent's impact. In just his second start under Mikel Arteta, Nwaneri delivered an impressive performance, scoring a stunning goal—his third in the competition—and nearly adding another with a powerful shot that hit the crossbar. Throughout the match, he orchestrated play with confidence, leaving the Preston defense struggling to keep up. As he was substituted late in the game, the Arsenal fans gave him a standing ovation, a fitting tribute to his standout display, especially as he was replaced by a substitute named Heaven. For the home crowd, memories of Preston's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Fulham in the previous round quickly faded as Arsenal found their rhythm and dominated the match.