Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal: Nketiah double sets up fourth-round tie against City

Eddie Nketiah struck twice in the second half to help Arsenal to a comfortable 3-0 win at Oxford United and set up an enticing fourth-round clash at Manchester City.

Match Report

The Gunners will travel to the Etihad on the final weekend of January thanks to a vastly-improved performance during the second 45 minutes at the Kassam Stadium.

Mikel Arteta's side failed to record a single shot on target during a drab first half as Oxford frustrated the Premier League leaders, but Mohamed Elneny set them on their way 10 minutes into the second period with his first goal of the season.

Nketiah then confirmed Arsenal's progress into the fourth round as he continued his impressive form in front of goal with two composed finishes that ended Oxford's stubborn resistance.

What's next?

Oxford United's next game sees them return to League One action with a trip to Fleetwood on Saturday - kick-off 3pm.

Arsenal's next outing is the north London derby, with the Gunners travelling to Tottenham for a crucial Premier League fixture on Sunday, live on Sky Sports - kick-off 4.30pm.

Mikel Arteta's side then face another huge Premier League test against Manchester United on Sunday January 22, live on Sky Sports - kick-off 4.30pm.

Line-ups

Oxford United XI: Matty Taylor, Billy Bodin, D. Anderson, Josh Murphy, Sam Long, Cameron Brannagan, Marcus McGuane, Ciaron Brown, Elliott Moore, Ed McGinty, Lewis Bate

Subs: Simon Eastwood, Yanic Wildschut, Stuart Findlay, Brandon Fleming, Tyler Goodrham, Yoav Sade, Stephan Negru, J. Johnson, Gatlin O'Donkor

Arsenal XI: M.Elneny, Tierney, Holding, Matt Turner, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Nketiah, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Martinelli, Saka, Fábio Vieira

Subs: Xhaka, Partey, Zinchenko, Martin Ødegaard, Ben White, Smith Rowe, Karl Hein, Marquinhos, N. Butler-Oyedeji