Arsenal set up a blockbuster FA Cup fourth-round clash at Manchester City after eventually seeing off third-tier Oxford on Monday night. 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.
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 classy Eddie Nketiah brace wrapped up the win.
Bukayo Saka also limped off on a night where the scoreline ultimately flattered Arsenal, who now travel to their nearest title rivals City as a reward.
