The Arsenal football club continued their winning ways on Monday night, as they secured a 3-0 victory over Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup. The match, which took place at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium, was a hard-fought battle for both teams in the first half, with the home side more than holding their own against their Premier League opponents.
Oxford United put up a solid defense in the first half, limiting Arsenal to a few half chances and causing some worrying moments for the Gunners. However, the deadlock was broken in the 63rd minute by Mohamed Elneny, who scored with a bullet header from a Fabio Vieira free kick. This goal proved to be the turning point in the match, as Arsenal began to assert their dominance over the third-tier team.
Seven minutes later, Eddie Nketiah doubled the lead for Arsenal, with another assist from Vieira. The young forward then completed his hat-trick 14 minutes from time, with his fifth goal in his last five matches in all competitions for the Gunners. This solid performance from Nketiah and the rest of the team ensured a comfortable win for Arsenal, and secured their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The victory over Oxford United also earned Arsenal a match against Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, in the fourth round. This will be a highly-anticipated match for both teams, as Arsenal, led by coach Mikel Arteta, continue their strong season. The gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, and will be looking to maintain their lead and secure their spot in the Champions league next season. The match against Manchester City will certainly be a tough test, but with their recent performances, they are showing they are up to the task