On Jan 9th, Arsenal will travel to Oxford to battle Oxford United in a FA Cup match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 4 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Oxford United is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Exeter City. Sam Nombe struck first for Exeter City in the 79th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Oxford United couldn’t muster any offence and Exeter City ran away with the shutout win. Oxford United is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Arsenal recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Newcastle United. Arsenal had 17 on net, and Newcastle United had 8, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Arsenal looks to continue their winning ways, having won 8 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.
Martin Ødegaard has been the most effective weapon for Arsenal lately. The Norwegian midfielder has netted three goals in his last five matches. Oxford United is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, James Henry and Gatlin O’Donkor each only have 1 goal in their last 5.