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The Match
Match Report
Joe Willock scores twice as Arsenal beat League One Blackpool 3-0 at Bloomfield Road to earn a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive how Arsenal cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win over League One Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's FA Cup tie between Blackpool and Arsenal.
Build-up
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Arsenal bus held up by protesting Blackpool fan
Tangerines are opposed to the Oyston family owning the club and are making their feelings known.Jan 5, 17:24
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McPhillips hopes Lady Luck smiles on Blackpool
The Seasiders host Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekend.Jan 4, 22:30
Terry McPhillips hails Blackpool's togetherness during turbulent campaign
Blackpool fell to a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.Jan 4, 12:12
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Unai Emery vows to respect Blackpool and avoid 'dark day' in FA Cup
The Arsenal boss is keen to avoid an upset at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.Jan 3, 22:30
Blackpool boss McPhillips takes solace from near miss against Arsenal
The Seasiders threatened to upset the Gunners in this season's Carabao Cup campaign.Jan 3, 17:13
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How Arsenal could line up against Blackpool
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash between Blackpool and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at Unai Emery's side could line up at Bloomfield Road.Jan 3, 13:35
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