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March 7, 2026
Eberechi Eze staggers Mansfield as Arsenal survive FA Cup scare
The main stand at the oldest professional football ground in the world shook. It was the moment to ignite Mansfield Town dreams, a goal from the substitute Will Evans early in the second half to hint at something extraordinary.
TL;DR
- Arsenal defeated Mansfield Town in the FA Cup, with Eberechi Eze scoring the decisive goal.
- Will Evans had equalized for Mansfield after Noni Madueke opened the scoring for Arsenal.
- 16-year-old Max Dowman was a notable player for Arsenal.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rotated his squad and experimented with a 3-1-5-1 formation.
- Mansfield Town displayed a physical and direct playing style, creating several chances.
- Eze's goal came after Arsenal switched to a 4-3-3 formation.
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