Arsenal vs Oxford

Arsenal visit League One side Oxford United in the FA Cup tonight, so we simulated the clash to predict the final score.

FIFA 23 predicts that Arsenal could ease to victory tonight in Oxford, booking their spot in the FA Cup fourth round in style. Oxford United pulled a goal back in the 82nd minute when some sloppy play saw Mohamed Elneny dispossessed deep in his own half, allowing Matt Taylor to break through one-on-one with Turner and fire underneath the 'keeper to wipe out the clean sheet. Arsenal carried the 2-0 lead into the break, and after a couple of changes, the Gunners found themselves 4-0 up 65 minutes in. As Arsenal got ahold of the ball, they started to dominate, and Arteta's side found themselves 2-0 up after 19 minutes. Arteta is expected to rotate his squad, with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and William Saliba in line to be rested. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.football.london/all-about/mikel-arteta) will be hoping his side can get back to winning ways when they face Oxford United tonight, with Arsenal keen to avoid an embarrassing exit in the competition like last season.

Arsenal could be boosted by the return of Emile Smith Rowe for tonight's FA Cup clash with Oxford.

“And if [on Sunday] he trains well, he will hopefully be available to give us something in the game.” “First of all, we need him fit and at his best - and when we have that we have an incredible player that we have missed a lot in the last few months. Smith Rowe underwent surgery and could make his long-awaited return away at League One opposition in the third round this evening, if he passes a fitness test.

Arsenal normally wear red and white kits, so why are they wearing all-white kits for their FA Cup third-round tie against Oxford United?

Arsenal are wearing all-white kits in their FA Cup third round match against Oxford United in support of the 'No More Red' anti-knife crime campaign. The north London side usually wear [red and white](https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-new-home-kit-2022-23-lightning-bolt-design/blt4245b5634809da19), while their alternative kits this season are [black](https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-unveil-new-black-and-gold-22-23-away-kit-in-tribute-to-little-islingtons-around-the-world/blt494ac1a3391168d9) or pink, so what is the reason for the change? - Arsenal in the Community The all-white Arsenal 'No More Red' kits are not available to buy and will never be commercially available, according to the club. "It's great. The red referred to is, of course, the blood of knife crime victims and the removal of red from the Arsenal kit is a symbolic act.