The Gunners women could have had 20 if they'd pushed for it, but in the end they settled for 10-0. I'm not sure how Gillingham made the 5th round, but I don't know the women's side of English football. But congratulations, Arsenal Women.
Their male counterparts were not as successful as Fulham got the close calls (I'm still not sure about that pen) and only a last minute rebound putback from Eddie Nketiah rescued a point against relegation bound Fulham. The Cottagers were dreadful all game and it was disappointing that we couldn't put in a few (non-disallowed) goals. Arteta rotated heavily but unaccountably played Lacazette and Saka in a game he clearly regarded as a rest opportunity, the former pulling up with what looked like a season-ending hamstring pull. You're welcome, Unai!
The "Arteta out!" chorus on Arseblog is warming up. I want him to be backed for another full year at least. The critics seem to think he has a Man City level squad and he's holding them back. He's obviously not a top manager now, but I think he's growing into the job. He can become a really good manager here, or we can watch him do it somewhere else while we overpay some safe choice who's just been fired by another club, until he's fired. Maybe Joe Montemurro will be available.
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