Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to make quarter-finals
Arsenal survived a major scare against League One Mansfield to progress through to the FA Cup quarter-finals and keep their hopes of a quadruple alive. Mikel Arteta named a starting
Arsenal survived a major scare against League One Mansfield to progress through to the FA Cup quarter-finals and keep their hopes of a quadruple alive.
Mikel Arteta named a starting XI with two 16 year olds and a shift in formation to three at the back as he opted to rotate his side ahead of a busy run-in.
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This nearly proved to be the Gunners' downfall though, as they had to overcome a period of sustained pressure from Nigel Clough's side in order to make it through to the last eight of the competition.
The Premier League leaders looked unsettled from the get-go by both the condition of the pitch and their own set-up as they struggled to adapt to their 3-4-3 formation. It led to the Stags looking the most likely to take the initiative, as they managed eight efforts on goal to Arsenal's three after the opening quarter of an hour.
However, an injury to Leandro Trossard offered Arteta a chance to switch to a more natural back four shape and allowed his side to get into second gear.
