Steve McManaman
Former Liverpool winger on TNT Sports

The Mansfield fans have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Eight am and the beers were out - I saw that in their yellow cups, they're not fooling anybody.

They've had a wonderful time, we've had conversations with a lot of them and a lot have stayed behind now looking down on some of the players who've come out and they deserved a good day. They're really proud of the players.

Mansfield Town

Mansfield forward Rhys Oates, speaking to TNT Sports: "Before the game, the gaffer said 'Just have a go. We were not expected to win the game, so have a go and enjoy it'.

"We created more chances than we thought we could, and we have given them a game.

"I had a few chances. I feel like I could have put one away myself. The players they have got they are going to make good interceptions. You just have to keep going."It was a dream come true. I said as a child I wanted to play for Arsenal or against Arsenal and I have managed to do that now."

Since January 2025, no player has scored more goals in the FA Cup (first round onwards) than Eberechi Eze (5), while his eight goals involvements are two more than any other player during this period.

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Arsenal

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze speaking to TNT Sports: "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."

Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports

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Dowman - what a talent, his football IQ is exceptional.

A brilliant day too for teenager Max Dowman on his debut.

Much like Rio Ngumoha for Liverpool last night, it was the youngster who stood out this afternoon for the Premier League side.

He had five shots with three on target and was unlucky not to find the net.

If not for a brilliant performance from goalkeeper Liam Roberts he might have found himself on the scoresheet.

Steve McManaman
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid winger on TNT Sports

Mansfield gave everything for Nigel Clough and the fans today - they worked their socks off.

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Arsenal join Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Their chances of winning the Quadruple go on.

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Lucas Akins gets forward down the left but he's offside in the end anyway.

That is the last action of the match! A real tough test for Arsenal today. Mansfield gave them a bit of a scare but the Premier League leaders get the job done.

Mansfield still believe but tired legs are hindering them.

A bit of miscommunication between the forward players as Will Evans opts to leave the ball but there was no one behind him to pick it up.

Time is ebbing away and it doesn't feel like it's going to happen for Mansfield here.

Gabriel Martinelli goes close at the other end but his low shot drags wide of the post.

Mansfield win a throw in and it gets into a dangerous area but Oliver Irow can't get any power on his header and it's an easy save for Kepa.

We're into the second of six added minutes.

Mansfield look close to creating a chance for themselves but it's snuffed out. Groans from the crowd. Will they get one more moment?

Aaron Lewis goes into the book for pulling Bukayo Saka's shirt back.

Noni Madueke tries to curl one into the corner but he doesn't get the right connection with it and it flies well off target. That draws 'wheyyyy' from the crowd.

Lucy Ward
Former Leeds striker on TNT Sports

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Mansfield all had to perform at a really high level and they have but Arsenal just had that little bit more quality.

Mansfield have honestly been really good today. They can certainly be pleased with what they've put out there. They might even be disappointed they haven't got more out of it and that tells you all you need to know.

A final change for the hosts.

On comes Elliott Hewitt for Kyle Knoyle.