Surprise goalscorer gives Arsenal lead in FA Cup tie

Arsenal have eventually broken down Oxford in their FA Cup match thanks to a goal from a surprise goalscorer.

The Gunners struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half but have now taken the lead after a free-kick was awarded to the Premier League side.

Fabio Vieira produced a wonderful cross into the box from the set-piece which was met by the head of a surprise goalscorer in Mohamed Elneny to make it 1-0 to Arsenal – his first goal since May 2021.

GOAL!

Oxford United 0-1 Arsenal

Mohamed Elneny heads home a Fabio Vieira free-kick.#OXFARS pic.twitter.com/Ivg5r6YiWN

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Vieira ? Elneny

? @Arsenal finally flex their Premier League muscle#ITVFootball | @EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/E0q2eTrVEh

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