"Third-tier Mansfield Town host quadruple-chasing Arsenal on Saturday in a mouthwatering FA Cup last 16 tie. They are in the fifth round for the first time in 51 years, and the Stags couldn't pull off an almighty shock, could they? Mansfield manager Nigel Clough simply said: 'We are going to make it as uncomfortable as we can for them in every way.'"
"Clough (son of legendary manager Brian Clough) got Mansfield promoted from the fourth-tier two years ago and even though they're on a tough run of nine games without a win in the third-tier the table is tight and the playoffs are still within reach if they win their games in-hand. Mansfield won at Premier League side Burnley in the last round and were rewarded with this brilliant home game against Premier League leaders Arsenal."
Mansfield Town hosts Arsenal in an FA Cup last 16 match at Field Mill Stadium on Saturday, March 7 at 7:15am ET. Mansfield, competing in the third tier, reached the fifth round for the first time in 51 years after defeating Premier League side Burnley in the previous round. Manager Nigel Clough aims to make the match uncomfortable for Arsenal, who are pursuing a quadruple. Despite Mansfield's recent nine-game winless streak in the league, the playoff positions remain within reach. Arsenal, as Premier League leaders, field a strong lineup. Early in the match, both teams exchanged shots with Mansfield gradually settling into the game.
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