FA Cup: Eze strike sends Arsenal into quarters

MANSFIELD, England : Arsenal FC survived a major scare before defeating Mansfield Town 2–1 in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, with a stunning goal from Eberechi Eze sealing their place in the quarter-finals. 

Playing at Field Mill in Mansfield, Arsenal took the lead just before halftime when Noni Madueke curled a powerful shot into the far corner, marking the club’s 100th goal of the season in all competitions.

However, the third-tier hosts responded early in the second half when substitute Will Evans equalised for Mansfield after coming on, energising the home crowd and putting the Premier League leaders under pressure.