JAKARTA - English Premier League giants Arsenal will be challenged by Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup, Tuesday, January 10, early morning WIB. The match will be held at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford City.
This match is clearly a challenge for Oxford. In addition, the match against Arsenal could be a test for the team owned by Indonesian entrepreneurs, Anindya Bakrie and Erik Thohir, to advance to class.
"It was a challenging match for Oxford. The opportunity for Oxford to advance to class," said Anindya Bakrie, who owns a majority stake in Oxford.
Oxford stepped into the third round of the FA Cup by beating Club Woking 2-1 and Exeter City 4-1. While immediately playing in the third round due to the status of the Premier League team.
On paper, Arsenal is clearly favored. Moreover, the Gunners are in the middle of their best performance.
However, Oxford had a chance to surprise. That's what Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is trying to anticipate.
"It's always complicated, I've played there (the Oxford cage) a few times and had a very difficult match, so it's going to be difficult," said Arteta.
"We have to face competitions and opponents very seriously, and play well, to a high level to win the game."
The winner between Oxford and Arsenal will face Manchester City who in the third half eliminated Chelsea thanks to a 4-0 win.
Head to Head
04-01-2003 Arsenal 2-0 Oxford (FA Cup)30-03-1988 Oxford 0-0 Arsenal (First Division)10-10-1987 Arsenal 0-0 Oxford (First Division) 25-02-1987 Oxford 0-0 Arsenal (First Division)20-09-1986 Arsenal 0-0 Oxford (First Division).
Predictions for the Oxford vs Arsenal line-up:
Oxford: McGinty, Anderson, Moore, Long, Brown, Bate, McGuan, Brannagan, Wildschut, Taylor, Goodham
Arsenal: Turner, Tierney, Magalhaes, Holding,Soares, Lokonga, Elneny, Vieira, neglih, Nketiah, Marquinhos.
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