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Mansfield Today
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Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea advance to FA Cup quarterfinals
Premier League leaders Arsenal narrowly defeat lower-league Mansfield Town in tight match
Mar. 8, 2026 at 3:52am
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Premier League leaders Arsenal had to work hard to defeat League One side Mansfield Town 2-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday, advancing to the quarterfinals along with fellow top clubs Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Why it matters
The FA Cup is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in England, with the top Premier League clubs vying to add the trophy to their season's accomplishments. Arsenal's close victory over lower-league opposition highlights the challenges even the best teams can face in the early rounds of the tournament.
The details
Arsenal narrowly defeated Mansfield Town, a League One club, by a score of 2-1 in their FA Cup match on Saturday. The Premier League leaders had to fight hard to overcome the spirited performance from the lower-division side, who nearly pulled off an upset. In addition to Arsenal's progression, fellow top clubs Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea also advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious cup competition.
- The FA Cup match between Arsenal and Mansfield Town took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The players
Arsenal
The Premier League-leading club that narrowly defeated lower-league Mansfield Town in the FA Cup.
Mansfield Town
The League One club that put up a strong fight against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Manchester City
The Premier League club that also advanced to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
Liverpool
The Premier League club that also advanced to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
Chelsea
The Premier League club that also advanced to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
The takeaway
The FA Cup continues to provide exciting matchups between top Premier League clubs and determined lower-league opposition, showcasing the unpredictability and drama of the historic tournament.
