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Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to make quarter-finals

Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to make quarter-finals
**Gunners eke out hard-fought FA Cup win, keep quadruple hopes alive** In a thrilling encounter, Arsenal survived a major scare against lower-tier side Mansfield Town to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. This feat kept alive the Gunners' hopes of achieving a quadruple, a feat that would see them win the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, made some significant changes to his team ahead of the busy period that lies ahead. He started with a young lineup that included two 16-year-old players and experimented with a new formation, three at the back. However, this nearly proved to be the Gunners' undoing as they struggled to adapt to the new system. The Premier League leaders looked out of sorts, and it was Mansfield Town who dominated the early stages of the game. The League One side created several scoring opportunities, with eight efforts on goal in the opening quarter of an hour. Arsenal, on the other hand, managed just three shots on goal during the same period. It seemed as though the Gunners were in for a long night. However, Arsenal received a lifeline when Leandro Trossard suffered an injury, forcing Arteta to switch to a more familiar back four formation. This change allowed the Gunners to find their rhythm and get back into the game. Despite the scare, Arsenal were able to hold on for a hard-fought win, booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. This win will be a welcome boost for Arsenal fans in Nigeria, who are eagerly following their team's progress in the competition. The Gunners will now look to build on this momentum and push for a historic quadruple.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context