Mikel Arteta Reacts As Arsenal Set To Play Man City In FA Cup Fourth Round

Following the victory of English Premier League table topper, Arsenal against Oxford United in the FA Cup on Monday, the Gunners are now drawn up against their Arch Rival, Manchester City in the Fourth Round of the competition.

Arsenal defeated Oxford United with three goals to nil to advance to the next stage of the competition.

Realizing the quality of their next opponent, the team manager, Mikel Arteta has opened up on what may likely happen when the two teams meet and the chances of his side at the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The Gunners travel to the Etihad at the end of January to face City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Then in the middle of February, they welcome the champions in the league, in a clash that could influence the title race this season.

Speaking on the development, Mikel Arteta said: “It is what it is. That happens, and you have to play the same teams in different competitions, and I will try to prepare for the game to win it, obviously.

“That game [vs City in FA Cup] will be very different to the game that is in the league, but we know each other really well.

“Every team knows each other really well and I don’t think that will change too much.”