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The new football regulator bill fails to address the issue of child abuse in the sport. Additionally, the perceived favoritism against Arsenal is not a deliberate act; it’s actually a much deeper problem.

The quarter-final draw for the League Cup has been revealed, and it looks fairly promising for Arsenal...

The matches are likely to take place on either December 17 or December 18 at the latest. Based on the teams listed, we can anticipate that Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Liverpool will reach the semi-finals.

In the meantime, Ethan Nwaneri demonstrated his abilities on the field. "One of our own," and rightly so, since he hails from just down the street—well, actually Enfield, the birthplace of many great talents. He's participated in two matches and netted three goals, which is quite impressive. However, according to Transfermarkt, his market value is only £12 million. He is undoubtedly worth much more than that, and let's hope we never have to find out otherwise—at least not for a long time.

He has now netted three goals in the League Cup and even struck the crossbar. Arteta was clearly very impressed, stating, "At just seventeen, he can step in and influence a game like that. He's incredibly talented, has the right mindset, and is surrounded by the right teammates and environment. We must focus on developing him carefully, but we really have something special there."

"He'll set the pace for how quickly things progress, but I'm truly pleased with him. He has a vibrant personality. He seeks to assert himself, is eager to get the ball, and strives to create opportunities. You can see his teammates constantly passing him the ball."

Preston faced some challenges due to their recent match, where they had a three-goal lead but ultimately lost the win. Additionally, they were uncertain about which Arsenal team they would encounter until just an hour before the game. Arteta made some changes to his lineup, and the only major issue this season has been the unfortunate injuries.

Calafiori, Tierney, Odegaard, and Gabriel are all on the verge of making a comeback, with only Takehiro Tomiyasu remaining sidelined for an extended period. This means that in the next few weeks, we could see a nearly complete squad coming together.

With the chaotic situation caused by the UEFA-FIFA duopoly, we're approaching another international break. You can already predict what's going to unfold – international coaches will call up players who haven't even been getting minutes at Arsenal, leading to yet more injuries. The next round of international matches is scheduled from November 11 to November 19, and it seems like the problem will only escalate until clubs and fans unite to stand up against both organizations.

At least we can take comfort in the fact that there are promising young talents emerging. For instance, Tommy Setford was in goal, but to be honest, he didn't have a lot to handle and might have been puzzled by all the excitement surrounding the match.

In total, Arsenal controlled 72% of the ball, allowing them the opportunity to try out new strategies. However, the usual critics quickly labeled this experimentation as a sign that the manager was unsure of how to lead the team. One such change was moving Sterling from one side of the attack in the first half to the other side in the second half. While some viewed this as a mistake by Arteta that was later corrected, it was likely a strategic decision aimed at keeping the opposing defense on their toes, as they would have anticipated the players returning to their original positions after halftime.

Arsenal controlled the ball for 72% of the match, allowing them to take charge of the game. This created an ideal opportunity to try out new tactics and explore various options.

It's noteworthy that there's hardly any discussion about the fouls committed, especially considering that Preston has made nearly three times the number of fouls compared to Arsenal. This is, unfortunately, a challenge that Arsenal faces in matches like these.

What's noteworthy is that Arsenal has been putting effort into minimizing the frequency with which they get fouled in recent seasons. This year, they are averaging about 9.8 fouls per game, down from 11.4 two seasons ago. It’s evident that the team has developed strategies that help them avoid getting fouled as frequently, enabling them to maintain their momentum and push forward. Although this aspect isn't widely covered in the media, it’s definitely a significant improvement.

Coming up next, Newcastle on Saturday afternoon.