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Arsenal will hope to avoid a repeat of last season's third round exit in the FA Cup when they visit Oxford United.

They went on to win the FA Cup that season. What also helps this fixture be overwhelmingly one-sided in Arteta & Co.'s favour is their opponents' patchy form of late. Arsenal will travel to Kassam Stadium to take on League One side Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup.

Mikel Arteta has made seven changes to our starting line-up for tonight's FA Cup tie against Oxford United, although our attack remains unchanged.

Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. [Ahead of kick-off, read our in-depth match preview to find out more about our opponents and all the pre-match facts and stats](https://www.arsenal.com/news/preview-oxford-united-v-arsenal) The boss has opted to start all three of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah, with Gabriel Magalhaes the only other player to have been named in our last starting XI against Newcastle United six days ago.

Neither side mustered a shot on target in an utterly-forgettable opening 45 minutes before Mohamed Elneny's first goal in 617 days broke the deadlock and a ...

Oxford 0-3 Arsenal [FA Cup](/topic/fa-cup) fourth-round clash at Manchester City after eventually seeing off third-tier Oxford on Monday night. Oxford 0-3 Arsenal LIVE!

Arsenal head to the Kassam Stadium tonight to face Oxford United in the FA Cup third round and will be wearing an alternative strip.

The north Londoners will be donning an all-white kit tonight, and for a very good reason. Arsenal's Women team will wear the strip when they play Chelsea later this month. "It's great.

Arsenal are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk about the transfer of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk.

The Gunners are currently five points clear at the top of the Premier League and The Gunners have reportedly had a bid rejected for the Ukraine international but the two clubs are still in discussions about a possible deal. The 22-year-old is one of the most highly rated young forwards in the game and has attracted interest from a number of clubs across Europe.

The Gunners in particular are eager to strengthen as they bid to win a first Premier League title in two decades and fans could be treated to two stellar ...

He's part of the team and he's a key player.” [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal), [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea) and [Tottenham](/topic/tottenham) continue their push for major signings in the January [transfer window](/topic/transfer-window). Wout Weghorst remains a target for Manchester United on loan, [ though Besiktas have hit back at “fake” reports.](/sport/football/man-united-weghorst-transfer-news-besiktas-2023-b1051772.html) Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours below! [Joao Felix](/topic/joao-felix), meanwhile, reportedly wants to join Chelsea, with the Blues willing to match Atletico Madrid’s demands. The Gunners in particular are eager to strengthen as they bid to win a first Premier League title in two decades and fans could be treated to two stellar additions. [ransfer news](/topic/transfer-news) LIVE!

Arsenal may be top of the Premier League but it's clear that Mikel Arteta's squad will need reinforcements if the Gunners are to sustain their title ...

The Arsenal manager has stated that the club is active in the transfer market GOAL takes a look below and ranks each area in terms of importance... Arsenal’s strength in depth has been the topic of much discussion since

Up to two Arsenal first-team players could find new clubs this month as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster the Gunners' attack with Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao ...

[the Portuguese defender has held talks with Fulham and Bayer Leverkusen over a possible move](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/edu-arsenal-transfer-cedric-soares-25542966). Arteta has stated that Arsenal will be cautious over who they let go though, with both Tomiyasu and [Oleksandr Zinchenko](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/oleksandr-zinchenko-arsenal-gabriel-jesus-25833249) often struggling for fitness. Various reports have also linked Atletico Madrid’s [Joao Felix](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/joao-felix-arsenal-squad-confirm-25760273) with a move to north London amid claims Arsenal want to sign both players this month. [Ben White’s](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-january-25900707) impressive performances at right-back have seen him become one of the first names on the team sheet this season, while Takehiro Tomiyasu has made 15 more appearances than Cedric despite his setbacks with injury. A loan move for Marquinhos cannot be ruled out should Arteta strengthen his frontline, with the Brazilian unlikely to gain many minutes as a result. After scoring five goals and registering three assists, the club will be wary of holding back Marquinhos’ development, making a loan departure a preferable solution. [Arsenal predicted team vs Oxford United as Emile Smith Rowe returns and Mikel Arteta goes strong](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-predicted-team-oxford-united-25922057) [Arsenal lineups vs Oxford United as Smith Rowe starts, Fabio Vieira returns and Saliba rested](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-lineups-oxford-smith-rowe-25923640) [Patino's revenge, £5.9m transfer reminder and double recalls confirmed - Arsenal loan latest](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/arsenal-loan-latest-patino-transfer-25923369) [Mykhaylo Mudryk to Arsenal transfer set for next step as Shakhtar Donetsk announcement imminent](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mudryk-arsenal-transfer-shakhtar-announcement-25924200) [Atletico Madrid president breaks silence on Joao Felix's future amid Arsenal transfer links](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/atletico-joao-felix-arsenal-transfer-25927528) [Mikel Arteta](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-alan-shearer-arsenal-25922054) deciding against the introductions of Fabio Vieira, [Marquinhos](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arteta-marquinhos-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-25905251) and academy forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji from the bench as his team desperately searched for a breakthrough. [Arsenal's transfer priority amid Youri Tielemans update and Chelsea's attempted Mudryk hijack](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-tielemans-mudryk-transfer-chelsea-25901603) [Emile Smith Rowe](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-injury-news-smith-rowe-25925827) is set to ease concerns as he eyes a return against Oxford in the FA Cup following a three-month spell on the sidelines, but with [Gabriel Jesus](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury-update-25898525) and Reiss Nelson expected to be out for some time, the need for reinforcements remains a priority for sporting director Edu. [Mykhaylo Mudryk](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mudryk-arsenal-transfer-arteta-chelsea-25488374) after an opening bid worth £55million including add ons was rejected. [Arsenal](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?%21&p=c5c361ffe0f0f8a7JmltdHM9MTY3MzIyMjQwMCZpZ3VpZD0zNzk3ZmNkMC0wZDdjLTZiZTUtMDY1YS1lZTU1MGM5YzZhMGYmaW5zaWQ9NTE4OA&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=3797fcd0-0d7c-6be5-065a-ee550c9c6a0f&psq=arsenal+football+london&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9vdGJhbGwubG9uZG9uL2Fyc2VuYWwtZmMv&ntb=1) faithful, in particular. With the Gunners facing a run of crucial fixtures against the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City, the lack of activity at the Emirates Stadium is a slight concern for the

The reward for the victory is a home tie with Premier League leaders Arsenal. The draw took place live on BBC One ahead of our clash with Chelsea, with ex- ...

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Eddie Nketiah bagged a brace to help us ease past Oxford United in the FA Cup third round.

And on 76 minutes, the striker showed more excellent composure to add his second and our third of the night. That goal seemingly broke the resilience of the hosts, and just seven minutes later we doubled our advantage. After the restart, our tempo was higher and we immediately began causing more problems for our opponents.

Arsenal will face Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 3-0 win at Oxford secured their progress.

“He contributed in a big way to win this game.” So did Nketiah, who has scored four in four since being pressed into regular action and was described by his manager as “getting better and better”. “We got a little bit giddy and committed far too many forward,” Robinson said of Oxford’s attempts to equalise. “I’m not too sure whether it was a free-kick,” the Oxford manager Karl Robinson said. Cameron Brannagan barged Kieran Tierney out of the way and Ciaron Brown, a rangy left-back, left Saka in a heap. Their centre-forward, Matty Taylor, provided the obligatory minor scare when he could not prod past Matt Turner shortly after the break but that was the sum of their opportunities. The Premier League leaders eventually bucked up and picked them off with three goals in 13 minutes, meaning this went down as a job well done and banishing the looming spectre of a replay.

Stan Collymore reckons Chelsea can offer Mykhaylo Mudryk a better long-term chance at trophies than Arsenal.

[CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/01/09/exclusive-stan-collymore-column-january-three/): “I know some fans will argue that considering where both clubs are at the minute, if he were to choose the Blues over the Gunners, it’ll only be for the money. [ykhaylo Mudryk](/topic/mykhaylo-mudryk) is more likely to compete for silverware at [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea) instead of [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal), [Stan Collymore](/topic/stan-collymore) has claimed. [who are on the verge of signing Joao Felix on loan](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-joao-felix-b1051801.html), are thought to be behind Arsenal in the running for Mudryk as he prefers a move to north London.

Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports in Ukraine. The Gunners have already submitted ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Tribuna](https://ua.tribuna.com/uk/tribuna/blogs/vicebachili/3070508-mudryk-ty-jdesh-u-chelsi-vinger-shaxtarya-vidpoviv-v-instagram/), Mudryk has denied the veracity of the Instagram screenshot. [and will sign a five-year contract with Mikel Arteta’s side](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/02/mykhaylo-mudryk-agrees-five-year-contract-to-join-arsenal-18029028/). [Mykhaylo Mudryk](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mykhaylo-mudryk/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1), according to reports in [Ukraine](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ukraine/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1), who hosted Shakhtar director Darijo Srna at Stamford Bridge last week.

A devastating second half from the Premier League leaders saw Arsenal knock Oxford United out of the the FA Cup this evening with a 3-0 win at the Kassam ...

With 20 minutes to go, the Wembley dreams were put to bed when Arsenal doubled their lead with a superb second goal. A top-flight side will always have excellent delivery from set pieces and that proved decisive when Fabio Vieira whipped in a superb free kick from the left and Elneny thumped his header past the exposed McGinty. United hadn't created too much, but then they were playing the team at the top of the Premier League and had worked heroically, with the midfield trio of McGuane, Brannagan and Bate outstanding.

Mohamed Elneny feels that our 3-0 victory over Oxford United will only build confidence heading into the weekend's north London derby.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game today because for [Oxford] it is one game of the season and it is something big for them. “Of course, I’m happy to score and help my team to win the game. “I think we were frustrated because we knew we were playing good but we just missed out on scoring a goal,” he added.

Match report as Arsenal beat Oxford 3-0 in the FA Cup third round; Mohamed Elneny opened the scoring with a header before Eddie Nketiahs double secured the ...

"From my point of view, the players did the club proud. They didn't look like a team so far apart to the other team. "We have good players. He showed great composure. But the Gunners looked nothing like the swaggering side that have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, with Oxford - who are 14th in the third tier - holding them at bay with relative ease during the first half. Mikel Arteta's side failed to record a single shot on target during a drab first half as Oxford frustrated the Premier League leaders, but Mohamed Elneny set them on their way 10 minutes into the second period with his first goal of the season.

Mikel Arteta made seven changes from the recent goalless stalemate with Newcastle and the Premier League leaders were made to work for a 3-0 victory at the ...

Arteta responded to the deadlock by introducing Granit Xhaka and Oleksandr Zinchenko from the bench – but it was another pair who combined for the opener. Saka had gone down injured moments earlier and limped around the side of the pitch to be replaced by Emile Smith Rowe – his fellow England international and Hale End academy product returning from a four-month injury lay-off. Mikel Arteta made seven changes from the recent goalless stalemate with Newcastle and the Premier League leaders were made to work for a 3-0 victory at the Kassam Stadium.

Mikel Arteta praised the quality of Fabio Vieira after he provided two assists in Arsenal's 3-0 FA Cup third-round win over League One Oxford United.

"Every player wants to play whatever the competition. “It is a tough ground, good crowd and a tough pitch to play on. “He is a really creative player and has the capacity to decide games in the final third. Every defender is petrified of that. “The delivery is phenomenal. The Emirates FA Cup

Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal: Mohamed Elneny's header to break the deadlock was followed by a quickfire double from Nketiah as the Premier League leaders ...

It was a sign that Arsenal were in a game, but they then found the quality to pull through. By half time, Arsenal had failed to have a shot on target but Oxford were grateful for Djavan Anderson’s excellent sliding lunge on a surging Martinelli, as well as Nkeitah lifting a presentable chance over the bar from Tierney’s long throw. Although Arteta deployed a Premier League forward line - Saka, Martinelli and Nketiah would be first choice to start against Tottenham on Sunday - there were signs of rust in the departments of the team where the seven changes had been made. There was no obvious shift; rather, Oxford started to chase down with more intensity, left their foot in when they could, and agitated Arsenal just enough to let them know they were in a match. For 60 minutes, [Oxford United](/topic/oxford-united) had played up to their role of frustrating the Premier League leaders and [Mikel Arteta](/topic/mikel-arteta)’s side were forced to withstand some awkward moments, leading to the Arsenal manager coming to the conclusion that reinforcements were necessary. Had the striker been able to prod the chance past the Arsenal number two then this could have turned into a very different evening, but eventually the quality of Arteta’s side shone through.

The 23-year-old has now scored five goals in as many games as he continues to deputise for Gabriel Jesus.

“We have good players, it is the first time I have had probably my strongest team to compete. “From my point of view the players did the club proud. They didn’t look like a team so far apart to the other team. If we can have some reinforcements, great.” “But we have to get the most out of the players that we have at the moment. He showed great composure.

Guardiola outlines how Man City can chase down Arsenal in title race ... Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk has been given three reasons why he should snub a ...

[Raheem Sterling](/latest/raheem-sterling) and Christian Pulisic were both forced off the pitch on Thursday in defeat to Manchester City, but they have already spent big this window. The Gunners had thought to have been frontrunners to sign the 22-year-old but [Graham Potter’s](/latest/graham-potter) outfit are attempting to gazump [Mikel Arteta](/latest/mikel-arteta) and co to a potential £100million deal. “If [Todd] Boehly can sell Chelsea’s future to Mudryk then that’s the more alluring option.

Match report as Arsenal beat Oxford 3-0 in the FA Cup third round; Mohamed Elneny opened the scoring with a header before Eddie Nketiahs double secured the ...

"From my point of view, the players did the club proud. They didn't look like a team so far apart to the other team. "We have good players. He showed great composure. But the Gunners looked nothing like the swaggering side that have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, with Oxford - who are 14th in the third tier - holding them at bay with relative ease during the first half. Mikel Arteta's side failed to record a single shot on target during a drab first half as Oxford frustrated the Premier League leaders, but Mohamed Elneny set them on their way 10 minutes into the second period with his first goal of the season.

Ian Wright has advised Albert Sambi Lokonga to remain 'patient' after the Arsenal midfielder turned in another underwhelming performance agianst Oxford last ...

‘Because of the way the game was in the first half, he was man-marked all the time and he didn’t have a lot of space. That’s his quality: to create goals, to decide games in the final third and he had two really good moments that helped us win the game. The game became really direct and clear for him, but the moment that we started to do things better, he found more space. Obviously, he contributed in a big way to win the game. [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) squad with the midfielder having failed to start a Premier League game since the defeat against [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK2) at Old Trafford in September. [which prompted Gary Neville to question his place in Arteta’s set-up](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/03/gary-neville-says-arsenal-must-sign-new-attackers-after-newcastle-draw-18035884/).

Arsenal beat Oxford United to set up FA Cup clash with Manchester City ... A pair of second-half goals from Eddie Nketiah saw Arsenal past a stubborn Oxford ...

"Eddie is scoring goals and contributing to the way we play and I am delighted for him. [Arsenal](/football/team?id=359) past a stubborn Oxford United side by a final score of 3-0 in the FA Cup third round on Monday. Arsenal have now won their last 14 FA Cup ties against sides from outside the top-two divisions of English football.

Ian Wright was on punditry duty at the Kassam Stadium on Monday for Arsenal's FA Cup third-round win over Oxford when he caught a glimpse of one of his ...

Wright was full of praise for Nketiah, who has stepped up to fill the shoes of the injured Gabriel Jesus. After a keenly-contested and relatively action-free first half, Arsenal ran out comfortable winners in the second period. There was an Arsenal reunion of sorts at Oxford on Monday night, with two other members of that 1997/98 side present at the Kassam Stadium. Eddie Nketiah made it 2-0 when he latched onto Vieira’s through ball and rounded goalkeeper Eddie McGinty for a simple finish. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) and England teammate David Platt after spotting him in the crowd on Monday night. Wright obviously had not seen Platt for quite some time, but likely has fond memories of the midfielder, given the success they enjoyed together. After Platt popped up on the monitor, Wright reacted by saying: “Wow! Having not seen the ex-midfielder for some time, he was taken aback by his appearance. While Wright played for [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc), Nottingham Forest, Celtic and [Burnley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/burnley-fc) before retiring in 2000 and moving into the media, Platt pursued a coaching career. [Wright](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ian-wright) was at the Kassam Stadium working on [ITV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/itv) ’s coverage of Arsenal’s match against Oxford United in the third round of the [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup). And he was delighted to see his former club [run out 3-0 winners](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/arsenal-oxford-match-report-facup-28913141) and book a place in the fourth round [against Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-fa-cup-next-opponents-28913069).

Shakhtar Donetsk have been clear in their transfer stance regarding Mykhaylo Mudryk as Arsenal and Chelsea continue to fight for the Ukraine international's ...

Arteta's comments may be a message to Arsenal's hierarchy to get a deal for Mudryk done ahead of the north London derby this weekend. Shakhtar are yet to make a final decision on Arsenal's second bid, but are adamant that [ Mudryk will only be sold if a club meets their huge valuation](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mudryk-spurs-chelsea-transfer-25933670) of the 22-year-old. According to Italian outlet [FootMercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a3978657598313986291-le-shakhtar-et-arsenal-se-rapprochent-dun-accord-pour-mykhaylo-mudryk), the Gunners have taken a huge step towards securing a 'full agreement' for the 22-year-old's signing. Speaking after the victory, Arteta said: "The problem is that we have only one striker and to cope for that many months until Gabby [Gabriel Jesus] is back is not easy. The two clubs are still discussing bonuses, but are edging closer to an agreement on a transfer fee which could be around €100million (£88million). The Gunners are facing late competition from London rivals Chelsea but remain confident in securing a deal.

Mykhaylo Mudryk has denied he sent a transfer message to Chelsea as Arsenal close in on a full agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk, according to reports.

[several journalists have said that Mudryk wants the move to Arsenal](https://www.football365.com/news/agent-tells-arsenal-minimal-chance-signing-mudryk-shakhtar-january) and [now Sport Arena claim that](https://sportarena.com/uk/footboll/apl/shahtar-i-arsenal-obgovoryuyut-spivvidnoshennya/) the Gunners and Shakhtar are ‘close to agreeing on the full amount of the transfer’. There has been speculation that Mudryk would prefer a move to Premier League leaders Arsenal over Chelsea with a screenshot recently appearing on Instagram of Mudryk telling a follower that he doesn’t want to move to Stamford Bridge. The Gunners and the Blues have been battling it out over the last couple of weeks for Mudryk with Mikel Arteta’s side still appearing to lead the race for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger.

Arsenal can return for Atletico Madrid star Thomas Lemar with the Frenchman's contract at the Wanda Metropolitano expiring at the end of the season.

[Liverpool ](/latest/liverpool-fc)were also interested in the player’s services and the two clubs had bids for the 27-year-old rejected across the summer. The Gunners famously had a £92million accepted for the winger on deadline day in summer 2017 before failing to see the move through but he could now be available for a fraction of the cost as [Mikel Arteta](/latest/mikel-arteta) seeks reinforcements for his assault on the [Premier League](/latest/premier-league) title. [Monaco ](/latest/as-monaco-fc)in 2018 for a fee of around £61m.

Nketiah has scored five goals in five games as he continues to deputise for Gabriel Jesus; the 23-year-old struck twice in the 3-0 victory at the Kassam ...

"We have good players, it is the first time I have had probably my strongest team to compete. "From my point of view the players did the club proud. They didn't look like a team so far apart to the other team. If we can have some reinforcements, great." "But we have to get the most out of the players that we have at the moment. He showed great composure.

Arsenal are looking to wrap up a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk ahead of the north London derby with negotiations over a £88million deal set ...

The two clubs are still discussing bonuses, but are edging closer to an agreement on a transfer fee which could be around €100million (£88million). Arsenal are set to be without £45million summer signing Gabriel Jesus until February with Arteta hinting that he would like a new striker before the transfer window closes. Arsenal are prioritising a move for Mykhaylo Mudryk in the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to add quality and depth to his attack. According to Italian outlet Mudryk [has dropped a number of hints on social media and in interviews](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mudryk-arsenal-transfer-arteta-chelsea-25488374) regarding his desire to seal a transfer to the Emirates Stadium in January. [sign Mudryk and are said to be willing to outbid ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mudryk-spurs-chelsea-transfer-25933670)any rival offer as they look to hijack the Gunners' move for the Ukraine international.

The Gunners were comfortably beaten 3-0 at Spurs back in May, losing the impetus in the fight for a top-four finish and ultimately missing out on the ...

I was in all the meetings and stuff, trying to keep up with the knowledge and learning every day what he (Arteta) was trying to apply in training. But I am just happy to come out the other side fully fit. "It has been difficult being out for this long. I had a successful surgery and I am really feeling really good. Obviously a lot of people might not know about that from over the years. We are feeling really good at the moment.

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Hazard talks, Mudryk update; Chelsea sign Felix, Madueke bid; Porro to Spurs. Transfer news, rumours and gossip from the January ...

Arsenal finally look to be closing in on a deal for [Mykhaylo Mudryk](/topic/mykhaylo-mudryk), while they could be handed a second chance to sign Raphinha as Barcelona prepare to potentially unload the former Leeds winger already. [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea), [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal) and [Tottenham](/topic/tottenham) continue to pursue key deals as we edge towards the midway point of the January transfer window already. [despite the signing of Joao Felix](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-joao-felix-loan-transfer-confirmed-b1052054.html), who could make his debut against Fulham tonight. [ with Leandro Trossard also a firm target](/sport/football/tottenham-trossard-edwards-lucas-moura-transfer-b1052490.html) along with Marcus Edwards, though Lucas Moura could depart. Lionel Messi could also join great rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. The Gunners were again engaged with Chelsea in a fierce fight to sign the Brazilian winger over the summer, but he instead opted for a dream £55m switch to Barcelona. Now the Daily Express claim that Barcelona could make the 26-year-old available for an exit already in the coming weeks, potentially leading to another opportunity for Arsenal to get their man. The Gunners have been in pursuit of the Ukraine winger for weeks as Mikel Arteta seeks a new forward option during his side’s Premier League title pursuit, battling Chelsea to get a deal over the line. He adds that talks have now reached their final stage, with the transfer finally potentially set to be finalised in a matter of days. The Guardian claim that Chelsea are lining up a move for Caicedo this month, with the club not considered as frontrunners in the summer sweepstakes for England duo Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. Chelsea have also been linked with Trossard as part of another potential reunion with former Seagulls boss Graham Potter, with talkSPORT now suggesting that Arsenal are also in the fray. Standard Sport understands that Spurs are interested in a deal for the Brighton forward having declined to activate an option to extend Lucas Moura’s expiring contract last month.

Arsenal are on the brink of reaching an agreement to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk after talks overnight reportedly saw Edu finally secure a transfer breakthrough.

And the Gunners boss is hoping he can get his hands on a new midfielder as he seeks cover for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka. And that remains around just how much of the fee is paid in bonuses. In order to boost their hopes, the Gunners boss is desperate to add to his side. To that end, they have quickly honed in on the signing of Mudryk. The Gunners, though, always believed he can be prised away for much less and have remain unfazed in the pursuit. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his wish to strengthen his title-chasing squad.

See all the best of the action from the Kassam Stadium as we progressed into the FA Cup fourth round.

If you wish to watch the whole thing again, then you can do that too with both match halves available: Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. A Mohamed Elneny header and a brace from Eddie Nketiah saw us advance into the fourth round of the FA Cup at the expense of Oxford United, and you can see the best of the action in our highlights package.

Arsenal have seen January transfer target Joao Felix opt for a switch to Chelsea, leaving Mikel Arteta on the search for alternative attacking ...

Reports have also suggested that the Gunners could turn to former Blue Eden Hazard, who is out of favour at [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf). We need to go a step further, we need players that already know what winning feels like and are able to transmit that. The two London clubs, as well as [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), are in need of attacking reinforcements and all had expressed an interest in acquiring Felix on loan for the remainder of the campaign. Arteta has cited the need to add players who have experience in winning silverware. Arteta accepts that he cannot rely solely on Nketiah though: "The problem is we have only one [striker]! I will try to do that and if we have any reinforcements, great."

Mikel Arteta admits that Arsenal's lack of striking options is a “problem”, with the Gunners seemingly missing out on Joao Felix to Chelsea.

And to go for that many months until Gabby is back is not easy. I will try to do that and if we have any reinforcements, great.” Arteta is reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding specific transfer targets, but concedes that he needs to work hard on improving those at his disposal while also reinforcing collective ranks at Emirates Stadium.

Emile Smith Rowe spoke to the media following his return to the pitch in our FA Cup win over Oxford.

"I've been itching to get out there and play with the boys," he said. I had a successful surgery and I am really feeling really good." "We are feeling really good at the moment. "I was pretty much with them from the start after surgery. But right now, I just need to focus on Arsenal and getting some more minutes. I am just going to kick on from here."

Ally McCoist has suggested that Joao Felix's loan move to Chelsea is "absolute madness" as the Atletico Madrid man cannot solve their main issue.

The addition of Felix does come across as a panic signing after they were knocked out of both domestic cup competitions by Man City. The transfer is expected to be finalised in the coming days. They wanted to give Graham Potter more help by signing Felix. Plus, I don’t think he’s consistent enough. [they want Felix’s next club to commit to signing him in the summer for £70.5m.](https://www.football365.com/news/arsenal-man-utd-warned-great-point-sometimes-missed-felix-70-5m-transfer) It was initially believed that Arsenal and Manchester United were leading the race to sign Felix after he was made available for a loan by Atletico Madrid.

Emile Smith Rowe has revealed he is "itching" to make an impact in Arsenal's title bid this season after making his long awaited return from injury.

So it was really tough, but I managed to get through it and I am just happy I’m fully fit now." I had a successful surgery and I am feeling really good. WHAT THEY SAID: It’s been a tough few months for the 21-year-old, but now he is back and has vowed to try and make his mark.

England youth international joins until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Azeez has been recalled from his loan at UD Ibiza and has joined Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.

Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Miguel Azeez has been recalled from his loan at UD Ibiza and has joined Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old has made 11 appearances in total for UD Ibiza this season and will now spend the second half of the campaign with former Arsenal contingent, Kolo Toure and Kevin Betsy at Wigan Athletic in the Championship.

Ian Wright could not hold back his shock when he caught a glimpse of an old team-mate watching Arsenal's FA Cup tie against Oxford United, remarking that he ...

After rubbing shoulders with Wright at Arsenal and winning the Premier League and FA Cup double in 1998, Platt joined Nottingham Forest the following year, starring for the Midlands club on five occasions as player-manager. Ex-Arsenal midfielder David Platt watches on as Arsenal beat Oxford United 3-0 in the FA Cup - He was watching from the stands as Arsenal beat Oxford 3-0 in the FA Cup

Azeez made his senior debut for the Gunners in a Europa League game against Dundalk in December 2020, but has not played for Mikel Arteta's men since.

if Wigan can get a deal over the line quickly, Azeez could be in line to make his debut for the club when they travel to fellow strugglers Cardiff on Saturday. Another loan could now be on the cards for Azeez, with Wigan keen on bringing him in until the end of the season as they look to stave off the threat of relegation. Kolo Toure wants to bring in Azeez on loan until the end of the season to help his side

Gunners forward has stepped up at a crucial time for Mikel Arteta, with four goals in as many matches.

Nketiah has not been clinical enough in the past, but on Monday night he had two chances and finished both. First, Mohamed Elneny headed home from a free-kick, and then Nketiah got in on the act with two moments of real quality. Arsenal finally clicked into gear around the hour mark, when Granit Xhaka and Oleksandr Zinchenko were introduced to bring some familiarity to a heavily-changed team. Arsenal and Nketiah were frustrated for much of this trip, the League One side proving stubborn hosts. The unique nature of the Kassam Stadium, which only has three stands, probably did not help Arsenal. "He's been patient and he's had the right mindset to prepare himself for this moment.

Emile Smith Rowe return to action for Arsenal against Oxford United in the FA Cup on Monday night after a four-month groin injury, but his problem has ...

So it was really tough, but I managed to get through it and I am just happy I’m fully fit now. I was in all the meetings and stuff, trying to keep up with the knowledge and learning every day what he (Arteta) was trying to apply in training. I think it couldn’t come at a better time. “I think it would be massive for us. But I am just happy to come out the other side fully fit. But right now, I just need to focus on Arsenal and getting some more minutes.” I hope I can make an impact. I had a successful surgery and I am really feeling really good. But the Arsenal No.10 also revealed that Mikel Arteta’s clever management kept him feeling involved in the club’s title push even though he was on the sidelines which also wrecked any hope of going to the World Cup. [It was Smith Rowe’s first outing in four months](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-odegaard-emile-smith-rowe-28905849) but the England international revealed the issue has hampered him back to when he was 18 and has often had to play in pain. “It has been difficult being out for this long. Obviously a lot of people might not know about that from over the years.

Arsenal haven't given up hope of signing Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakthar Donetsk this month.

But Arteta has been unable to operate a Plan B without another striker in his side and the Arsenal boss has made it clear that he wants reinforcements. Arsenal are also being reliant on Eddie Nketiah to lead the line for Arsenal with Gabriel Jesus out injured. "The problem is that we have only one striker and to cope for that many months until Gabby (Jesus) is back is not easy", Arteta said. Emile Smith Rowe's return from injury gives Arteta another option, but Mudryk is seen as the missing piece for the Arsenal boss in their bid to hold off Manchester City at the top of the table. The Gunners have already had two bids rejected by Shakthar, who are said to be holding out for an offer in the region of £88million. The main sticking point is said to be what Shakthar want in upfront costs while the overall fee will feature several add-ons.