As Arsenal prepare for their EFL Cup Round of 16 match against Preston North End tonight, manager Mikel Arteta has sparked excitement by hinting that summer signing Tommy Setford could make his much-anticipated debut.
The Gunners, who are eyeing a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition, come off a decisive 5-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the previous round. That match saw Arsenal fans witness a historic moment as 16-year-old Jack Porter took to the field, becoming the club’s youngest-ever goalkeeper.
Now, Arteta’s latest comments suggest the possibility of another new face between the posts at the Emirates this evening.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Arteta addressed Setford’s potential involvement, saying, “Obviously, we brought him in because we know he has the qualities we’re looking for in a goalkeeper, but unfortunately he’s been injured, so he hasn’t really had a chance to play. Let’s see if he will play [against Preston].”
