Eberechi Eze Shines as Arsenal and Chelsea Advance in FA Cup
Arsenal and Chelsea secured their places in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals, though both required challenging performances to overcome lower league opposition. Eberechi Eze proved decisive for Arsenal, while Chelsea needed extra time to see off Wrexham.
Arsenal Edge Past Mansfield with Eze’s Strike
Arsenal overcame a scare against League One side Mansfield Town, eventually winning 2-1. After a 1-1 deadlock for 50 minutes, Eberechi Eze unleashed a powerful strike to propel Arsenal into the next round. The FA reports that Arsenal will now face Southampton in the quarter-finals.
Chelsea Survive Wrexham Battle
Chelsea’s path to the quarter-finals was more arduous, requiring extra time to defeat Championship side Wrexham 3-2. A late sending-off for Wrexham’s George Dobson in injury time allowed Chelsea to capitalize with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro, according to The FA.
Eze Continues Impressive Form for Arsenal
Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal in 2025 for £67.5 million after a successful stint at Crystal Palace where he scored the winning goal in the 2025 FA Cup final, continues to demonstrate his impact. Wikipedia notes that Eze has quickly become a key player for Arsenal, currently wearing the number 10 shirt. He too recently scored a brace in a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, and a winning goal against his former club, Crystal Palace, in October. SportsMole highlights that Eze is on track to potentially match Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s record of seven London derby goals in a single Premier League season.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
The quarter-final fixtures, scheduled for the weekend of April 4/5, 2026, will feature:
- Manchester City vs Liverpool
- Arsenal vs Southampton
- Chelsea vs [Opponent to be determined]
- [Opponent to be determined] vs Liam Rosenior’s team
The competition continues to provide thrilling encounters as teams battle for a place in the semi-finals.