Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports after their 2-1 win over Mansfield Town: “It was a proper FA Cup game and credit to Mansfield. The stadium and the atmosphere the fans created there was a bit of banter.
"They made it really difficult for us. If not, you have to be more ruthless in front of goal than we were today.
"The margin becomes smaller, and you give hope to the opposition. We made a mistake on the goal which cost us the momentum and belief for them. Overall, happy with the performance.
"We have two 16-year-olds in the starting line-up, which I don't think has ever happened, and I am very proud of them.
"I think everyone feels involved. We have the desire that, game by game, we can get closer to the things that we can achieve."
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze speaking to TNT Sports: “I’m happy to score. I had the space and the opportunity to shoot. So I took it.
"It was a difficult environment to play in. But we did what we had to do and we are through to next round which is the important thing.
"We are working hard and we are focussing on the process. Otherwise, we won't get there. We are working hard and doing everything we can to win all the silverware on offer."
Did you know?
- Arsenal have won 35 games in all competitions this season (D8 L3), more than any other big five European league side in 2025-26 and their outright most wins in a single season under Mikel Arteta (previously 34 in 2023-24).
