"I am possessed by Holy Spirit. I saw the opportunity and space to get the shot off, and whenever I am within and around the box, I want to try to create and make things happen. Yeah, today [on Saturday] I scored, and I thank God for it."
"It is a special competition and we all want to play in it, but the main thing is getting to the next round, and that's what we have set out to do. It wasn't easy; it was a difficult game, but we put in the performance where necessary."
"Well, it was a great occasion. It was a game that represented the history of the FA Cup, with Mansfield and their manager posing a real challenge to Arsenal."
Arsenal defeated League One side Mansfield Town 2-1 in an FA Cup clash to advance to the quarter-finals. Noni Madueke opened the scoring before half-time, but Will Evans equalized early in the second half following defensive lapses. Mikel Arteta introduced Eberechi Eze after the hour mark, and the England international immediately made an impact by restoring Arsenal's lead within four minutes. Eze received the ball at the edge of the box, evaded defenders, and struck a shot into the top corner. Post-match, Eze attributed his goal to spiritual inspiration, expressing gratitude while acknowledging the match's difficulty. Arteta praised the occasion, highlighting Mansfield's challenge and the FA Cup's historical significance.
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