Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is left with a "nagging feeling" of missing out on an FA Cup upset after the Stags were overcome 2-1 by Arsenal.

Wayne Rooney has urged Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to ignore "very unfair" criticism of the Premier League leaders' playing style.

Third-tier Mansfield Town pushed Premier League leaders Arsenal in an exciting, too-tight FA Cup tie away from North London.

Eberechi Eze scores the winning goal as Arsenal are tested but overcome a spirited Mansfield Town to move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score the eventual winner as Arsenal overcame a spirited Mansfield side to enter the quarterfinals.

Mikel Arteta made nine changes to his side that beat Brighton in midweek and Arsenal started this game with an unfamiliar three-man defence. Arsenal, who are usually so dependable at the back, looked shaky at times as a result of that change and the Gunners boss reverted back to a familiar back four after an injury to Leandro Trossard.

Arsenal have been gifted a golden ticket into the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Arsenal currently have several players away from the club on loan after allowing them to leave temporarily in search of regular playing time during the current season.The Gunners have worked