Arsenal advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2020 with a hard-fought triumph over Mansfield Town.

It was far from a simple assignment and the League One hosts provided an admirable showing and could have produced a huge upset. Mikel Arteta made numerous changes as anticipated and left many observers speculating about his intended formation for the encounter. It concluded as a back three formation, though the system was hardly flawless, with many of the stars given the chance to impress failing to take that opportunity.

When Leandro Trossard departed through injury, Piero Hincapie restructured the back four. Moments afterwards, the Gunners seized the advantage through Noni Madueke, bending a strike into the top right corner. Nevertheless, defensive anxiety from Marli Salmon proved costly as Will Evans made it 1-1. Eberechi Eze fortunately entered during the second period to find the net and guide the Gunners into the quarter-finals. Here's all the Arsenalplayer ratings courtesy of Football London.

Leandro Trossard goes down injured in Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Mansfield Town

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