It is the biggest mismatch at this stage of the FA Cup in the competition’s history. ‘To be able to bring Tottenham here for the third round of the FA Cup is unbelievable. ■ 2-0 — Arsenal beat Newcastle in the 1998 FA Cup final■ ONE TO WATCH — (EMILE SMITH ROWE / ARSENAL): Amid a season filled mainly with disappointment so far, it is the homegrown youngsters who have proved the salvation for Arsenal supporters. His vision and range of passing are just what the FA Cup holders have needed in a campaign notable for underperforming senior players. The Hammers are no strangers to FA Cup upsets although they are now a very different team to the one beaten 4-2 at AFC Wimbledon in 2019.

Source: Metro January 08, 2021 17:03 UTC