Preston North End's EFL Cup campaign came to an end on Wednesday, as they lost 0-3 to Arsenal at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom's Championship side struggled to contain the Gunners, with Gabriel Jesus opening the scoring after 24 minutes. Jesus turned provider just nine minutes later, as teenager Ethan Nwaneri curled a stunning left-footed attempt into the top-left corner. Arsenal's dominance continued in the second half, with Jakub Kiwior grabbing another assist and Kai Havertz scoring with a simple header. The Gunners' victory was their 12th consecutive win in the EFL Cup against sides from outside the Premier League, with an aggregate score of 41-5. For Preston, it was a disappointing defeat, as they lost in the fourth round for an eighth occasion. The club has played the most games in the competition without ever featuring in the quarter-final stage, with 185 matches. Preston's goalkeeper Freddie Woodman denied Raheem Sterling twice in quick succession, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat. The loss means that Preston will now focus on their Championship campaign, while Arsenal will look forward to the quarter-finals. Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta will be pleased with the performance of his team, as they prepare to face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners' victory was a dominant one, with Nwaneri rattling the crossbar with an ambitious effort as the match came to a close.