Oxford United vs Arsenal LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Premier League leaders Arsenal booked an FA Cup fourth round clash with Manchester City after they beat third-tier Oxford United 3-0 on Monday night thanks to second-half goals from Mohamed Elneny and two from Eddie Nketiah.
Oxford more then held their own on their own turf in the first half, giving Arsenal a few worrying moments while restricting their illustrious opponents to half chances down the other end.
Once the deadlock was broken by Elneny, however, a bullet header from a Fabio Vieira free kick in the 63rd minute, Arsenal were too strong for Oxford.
Nketiah made sure of the victory seven minutes later from another Vieira assist, before he netted his fifth goal in his last five matches in all competitions for the Gunners 14 minutes from time to put the seal on a hard-earned Arsenal win.
A trip to Premier League champions City at the end of the month is Arsenal’s reward for the win, as Mikel Arteta’s side continue their fine season.
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Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Oxford United vs Arsenal
Substitution, Oxford United. Yanic-Sonny Wildschut replaces Josh Murphy.
Oxford United vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal. Granit Xhaka replaces Albert Sambi Lokonga.
Oxford United vs Arsenal
Substitution, Arsenal. Oleksandr Zinchenko replaces Kieran Tierney.
Oxford United vs Arsenal
Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Oxford United vs Arsenal
Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt missed. Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Fábio Vieira with a cross following a corner.
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