Overview
- Noni Madueke put Arsenal ahead before half-time, Will Evans levelled early in the second period, and substitute Eberechi Eze sealed the win with a long-range strike.
- Mikel Arteta made nine changes from midweek and started Max Dowman and Marli Salmon, making Arsenal the first Premier League club to start two 16-year-olds in a competitive match.
- Trossard was forced off in the first half, triggering a shift from a back three to a back four, while Calafiori later departed injured, with both players’ conditions to be assessed.
- Mansfield posed a serious threat, recording 18 shots and testing Kepa Arrizabalaga five times after a fourth-round upset at Burnley signalled their cup danger.
- Arsenal stay in contention on all fronts, with a Champions League trip to Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and the FA Cup quarter-final draw scheduled for Monday.