Arsenal avoided a major FA Cup upset thanks to a stunning late goal from substitute Eberechi Eze. The Gunners trailed League One side Mansfield Town until Eze's moment of magic secured a 2-1 victory and sent Arsenal through to the quarter-finals. The match at Mansfield's stadium was a tense affair that had the potential to be one of the competition's biggest shocks.

Eze's introduction proved decisive as Arsenal struggled to break down Mansfield's organized defense. The young midfielder, who came off the bench, delivered when it mattered most with a match-winning strike that spared his team from embarrassment. Mansfield had taken the lead earlier, demonstrating why FA Cup upsets are always possible when Premier League sides face lower-league opposition.

For Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, the result provides relief but also highlights ongoing concerns about squad depth and consistency. The Gunners now advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals, where they'll hope to build momentum. Eze's heroics have given Arsenal breathing room, but questions remain about whether this makeshift lineup can compete at the highest level in multiple competitions.