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By Seyi Babalola
Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal as Arsenal narrowly defeated third-tier Mansfield 2-1, advancing to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and maintaining their aspirations for a historic quadruple.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes to the side that defeated Brighton 1-0 in midweek to take a seven-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Noni Madueke propelled the 14-time FA Cup champions ahead of the League. One struggler went down shortly before halftime, only for substitute Will Evans to level soon after.
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The game opened up, with chances for both teams before England forward Eze thumped home to restore Arsenal’s lead, minutes after being introduced by Arteta.
“It was a proper FA Cup game and credit to Mansfield, the stadium, the atmosphere that the fans created,” Arteta told TNT Sports.
“It was a bit of banter, great atmosphere as well for them to keep pushing the team and they made it really difficult for us.”
The Spaniard said his team needed to be more ruthless in front of goal after an uncomfortable afternoon in the East Midlands.
