Arsenal can book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals today if they avoid a slip-up away to Mansfield Town. The Gunners have won the FA Cup more than any other team but haven’t lifted it for almost six years in what is the manager’s only trophy since taking over at the Emirates. It will be an almighty task for Mansfield this afternoon. Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage. Arrow MORE: Mikel Arteta explains why Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi miss Mansfield vs Arsenal FA Cup tieArrow MORE: Jack Wilshere aims savage dig at Tottenham and reveals ‘dream’ scenarioArrow MORE: Gabriel hits back at Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s claim ‘Arsenal make their own rules’

Source: Metro March 07, 2026 16:27 UTC