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Reaction
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Arsene Wenger pleased with Danny Welbeck return
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is pleased with Danny Welbeck's return to action having made his first appearance of the season in the FA Cup victory over Preston.Jan 8, 21:25
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Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud showing leadership qualities'
Arsene Wenger talks up the ability of Olivier Giroud after handing him the captain's armband in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Preston North End on Saturday.Jan 8, 17:10
Simon Grayson: 'Mixed emotions from Arsenal defeat'
Preston manager Simon Grayson admits that he is gutted by his side's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, but insists that he is proud of the team's performance.Jan 7, 20:14
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Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal underestimated Preston North End'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side may have underestimated Preston heading into their FA Cup third-round clash at Deepdale.Jan 7, 20:07
Olivier Giroud: 'Preston North End commitment surprised Arsenal'
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits that his side were "surprised" by the commitment shown by Preston during the first half of their 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Deepdale.Jan 7, 19:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Faaron-ramsey.jpg "Aaron Ramsey celebrates with teammates after scoring during the FA Cup game between Preston North End and Arsenal on January 7, 2017")
Aaron Ramsey: 'First-half performance not good enough'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey admits that his side cannot afford to keep making slow starts to matches, having needed to come from behind to beat Preston in the FA Cup.Jan 7, 19:52
The Match
Match Report
Olivier Giroud scores an 89th-minute winner as Arsenal come from behind to beat Preston 2-1 and advance into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive Arsenal's 2-1 win over Preston North End as Olivier Giroud strikes late to fire his side into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Team News
Danny Welbeck is named among the substitutes for Arsenal's FA Cup trip to Preston North End.
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