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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F03%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013")
Arsene Wenger holds crisis talks with Arsenal team?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly keeps his players in the dressing room for a 45-minute crisis meeting following their FA Cup defeat to Blackburn.Feb 18, 10:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Fcolin-kazim-richards-blackburn-rovers.jpg "Blackburn's Colin Kazim-Richards celebrates his goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup 5th round on February 16, 2013")
Colin Kazim-Richards: 'Arsenal win bittersweet'
Blackburn Rovers' Colin Kazim-Richards expresses mixed emotions after knocking his boyhood team Arsenal out of the FA Cup.Feb 18, 07:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger shouts from the touchline during the FA Cup 5th round against Blackburn Rovers on February 16, 2013")
Arsene Wenger vows to rebuild confidence
Arsenal boos Arsene Wenger admits that his team have no time to sulk following their FA Cup exit ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.Feb 17, 23:59
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Jake Kean: 'Blackburn Rovers win not down to me'
Jake Kean says that he could have conceded four or five goals against Arsenal in the FA Cup yesterday if it had not been for his teammates.Feb 17, 17:08
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Ian Wright: 'Arrogant Arsene Wenger not bothered about FA Cup'
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright blasts Arsene Wenger following the defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup.Feb 16, 20:26
Arsene Wenger: Booing is "normal"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that it is "normal" for fans to boo after his side were defeated 1-0 in the FA Cup by Blackburn Rovers.Feb 16, 18:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Fcolin-kazim-richards-michael-appleton.jpg "Blackburn's Colin Kazim-Richards celebrates with manager Michael Appleton after scoring the winner against Arsenal in the FA Cup 5th round on February 16, 2013")
Michael Appleton delighted with Arsenal cup win
Blackburn boss Michael Appleton hails his side following their shock 1-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup. Feb 16, 18:14
The Match
Match Report
Colin Kazim-Richards gives Blackburn Rovers a famous 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup sixth round.
Live Commentary
Find out how Blackburn Rovers managed to overcome Arsenal in the FA Cup with Sports Mole's text updates.
Team News
Arsene Wenger leaves a number of regular starters on the bench for the FA Cup meeting with Blackburn Rovers.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's match with Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup fifth round.
Build-up
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Arsene Wenger lavishes praise on Jordan Rhodes
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praises the quality of Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes ahead of the clubs' meeting in the FA Cup fifth round.Feb 16, 13:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F01%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013")
Arsene Wenger: 'Champions League and FA Cup have equal importance'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the FA Cup and Champions League have equal importance to the club.Feb 16, 08:03
Arsene Wenger: 'We're the favourites against Blackburn Rovers'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side are the favourites in the FA Cup clash against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.Feb 16, 00:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F03%2Fmichael-appleton-blackburn-rovers_1.jpg "New Blackburn boss Michael Appleton on the touchline during the game with Charlton on January 19, 2013")
Michael Appleton targets FA Cup progress
Blackburn Rovers manager Michael Appleton warns Arsenal that his side will be ready to capitalise if the Gunners perform below par on Saturday.Feb 15, 14:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F47%2Fjack-wilshere-arsenal.jpg "Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 21, 2012")
Arsene Wenger won't "risk" Jack Wilshere in FA Cup
Arsene Wenger insists that he will not "risk" Jack Wilshere in Arsenal's FA Cup clash against Blackburn Rovers.Feb 15, 11:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F46%2Fper-mertesacker-arsenal.jpg "Per Mertesacker celebrates scoring Arsenal's first on November 17, 2012")
Per Mertesacker: 'We must focus on Blackburn Rovers game'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker insists that his side are focused on the FA Cup clash against Blackburn Rovers, despite the looming Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.Feb 14, 16:05
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