Arsenal v Preston North End, 03 October 1953
| Score | 3-2 to Arsenal |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Highbury |
| Attendance | 61,807 |
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3 Arsenal
Goals:
| Walley Barnes | penalty |
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| Don Roper |
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| Don Roper |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Kelsey
Full back
Walley Barnes
Full back
Joe Wade
Centre half
Bill Dodgin
Wing half
Alex Forbes
Wing half
Joe Mercer
Outside right
Arthur Milton
Centre forward
Cliff Holton
Winger
Don Roper
Inside forward
Doug Lishman
Inside forward
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