Mansfield Town have already enjoyed two shocks in the FA Cup but now face the ultimate test when they host Arsenal at Field Mill on Saturday.
Premier League leaders Arsenal turn their attention to the FA Cup this weekend as they continue to do battle on four fronts.
Mikel Arteta’s men make the trip to Field Mill to take on League One side Mansfield Town, with the Stags eyeing what would be a much bigger shock than the two they have already achieved with wins over Sheffield United and Burnley to get this far.
The Gunners’ success in the FA Cup six years ago marked their most recent major trophy and Arteta will be hoping to pick up more silverware this term.
We have a four-leg football betting bet builder to enhance Saturday’s FA Cup David v Goliath contest, which pays out at 21/10.
Selections
- Over 2.5 goals @ 2/7
- Gabriel Jesus to score @ 3/4
- Gabriel Martinelli +1 shot on target @ 1/5
- Noni Madueke +1 shot on target @ 2/11
This four-leg bet builder pays 21/10.
Reserve Gunners set to fire
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points on Wednesday night as they continue to fight on four fronts.
Mikel Arteta is likely to make full use of his squad for the trip to Mansfield while some of the Arsenal changes are enforced.
Defenders Ben White and William Saliba are struggling with injuries and a re-jig is likely at the back.
However, a much-changed Arsenal side crashed four goals past Wigan in the previous round of the FA Cup and that 4-0 success followed a 4-1 win at Portsmouth.
The Gunners have the deepest roster in the whole of the football pyramid and the north Londoners alone should have no issue scoring at least three goals against Mansfield.
Leg 1: Over 2.5 goals @ 2/7
Jesus should find the net
Gabriel Jesus led the Arsenal attacking line and found the net in the 4-0 victory over Wigan previously in this competition, and the Brazilian can strike another against Mansfield.
There should be plenty of chances laid on for the 28-year-old in a contest that Arsenal should dominate and Jesus can benefit at Field Mill.
Leg 2: Gabriel Jesus to score @ 3/4
Martinelli can find the target
Gabriel Martinelli should be handed a starting role on the left-hand side of Arsenal’s attack and he should be more than capable of having at least one shot on target.
The 24-year-old has scored four goals in the FA Cup this season and is averaging 2.64 shots and 0.99 shots on target per 90 minutes in the Premier League.
A step down to League One opposition is only likely to improve Martinelli’s output.
Leg 3: Gabriel Martinelli +1 shot on target @ 1/5
Madueke can trouble Mansfield
Noni Madueke should also come into Arsenal’s attack and will be another player who can get at least a single effort on target as he looks to remind Arteta of his talents.
The England forward opened the scoring against Wigan in round four of the FA Cup and his direct running and finishing ability is likely to allow him opportunities against Mansfield’s defence.
Leg 4: Noni Madueke +1 shot on target @ 2/11
