Oxford United vs Arsenal final score, result (FA Cup): Gunners exploded in 13 minutes

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Oxford United vs Arsenal Highlights

The latest FA Cup third-round match between Oxford United and Arsenal ended 3-0 for the Gunners, who needed a late game with 13 explosive minutes to get three goals. This result helps Arsenal advance to the fourth round to face Manchester City.

Oxford United vs Arsenal Summary

Oxford United is a team playing in the English 3rd division, so they are not an equal-level opponent for Arsenal at this time. Coach Arteta put his backup squad on the main kick, only retaining the attacking trio of Saka, Martinelli, and Nketiah. Thanks to that, the Gunners are still appreciated for their scoring power.

Elneny had leading goal for Arsenal

In the first 45 minutes, Oxford controlled the opponent's strength well with an active defensive play, ready to kick a quick counterattack. Thanks to that, they had an equal chance with the North London giants, and the chances were not created. However, the gap in class was exploited by Arsenal in the second half.

In just 13 minutes in the middle of the second half, from the 63rd to the 76th minute, the London team scored three goals into the opponent's net. Mohamed Elneny was the one to finish after a teammate's free-kick, before Nketiah scored twice in six minutes thanks to his superior dribbling ability. In the second goal, he also dribbled past the goalkeeper before scoring.

Nketiah scored the third goal for Arsenal

Thanks to Nketiah's brace and Elneny's goal, Arsenal easily progressed to the third round of the FA Cup. However, their opponent in the fourth round will be Manchester City, which is considered the strongest team in England at the moment. This match will take place on January 28.

Oxford United vs Arsenal final score

Goals

ARS — Elneny — 63rd min

ARS — Nketiah — 70th min

ARS — Nketiah — 76th min

Oxford United vs Arsenal confirmed lineups

Oxford United: McGinty, Anderson, S. Long, Brown, E. Moore, Bodin, Murphy, Brannagan, McGuane, Bate, Matt Taylor

Arsenal: Turner, Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Elneny, Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah