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Arsenal narrowly secured a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over League One side Mansfield Town.
Manager Mikel Arteta rotated his squad significantly, making nine changes from the lineup that recently extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Despite the gap in divisions, the third-tier hosts provided a stern challenge, creating a tense atmosphere in the East Midlands that tested the Gunners’ pursuit of a historic quadruple.
The match saw Noni Madueke open the scoring for Arsenal late in the first half with a clinical curling strike, marking the club’s 100th goal across all competitions this season.
However, Mansfield responded shortly after the interval when substitute Will Evans capitalised on a defensive lapse from 16-year-old debutant Marli Salmon.
The equaliser shifted the momentum, forcing Arteta to introduce senior players to regain control of the tie.
The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when England international Eberechi Eze, recently brought off the bench, fired a powerful shot from the edge of the area to restore the lead.
While Arsenal missed several opportunities to extend their advantage, they held on to advance to the final eight.
Arteta praised Mansfield’s competitive spirit but noted that his side must be more ruthless in front of goal as they prepare for a busy schedule, including the Champions League and a League Cup final against Manchester City.
