FA Cup Replay: Cesc Fabregas, Robin Van Persie Start On The Bench For Arsenal At Leeds United
Leeds were moments away from winning the first leg at the Emirates 11 days ago. Only a late spot kick converted by Fàbragas has kept the Gunners alive for this replay.
Leeds United Starting XI: Schmeichel, O’Brien, Connolly, Bruce, Parker, Snodgress, Howson, Johnson, Gradel, Watt, Paynter; Substitutes: Hughes, Somma, Bromby, Sam, Collins, McCormack, Higgs
Read Article >FA Cup Replay: Arsenal Tries To Avoid Third Round Upset At Leeds United
Two Saturdays ago, Leeds was close to pulling off that feet at the Emirates. Robert Snodgrass’s 54th minute penalty gave the Whites a 1-0 lead only to see Arsenal saved by a late spot kick of their own, Cesc Fabregas converting in stoppage time. The Gunners captain had come on as a second half substitute, augmented a side which, having made a number of changes from the choice league side, gave one of Arsenal’s most lackluster performances of the season.
The match kicks-off at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, the winner getting Huddersfield Town at home a week-and-a-half from now. SB Nation Soccer will be providing periodic updates throughout today’s match.
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