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Friday, January 6, 2012

Arsenal vs Leeds Preview

Referee: Mike Dean

Where: Emirates Stadium in London, England
When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 19:45 p.m UK TIME

The two sides met at this stage last season, drawing 1-1 at the Emirates before the Gunners won 3-1 at Elland Road

Facts and Stats:
- Arsenal have made it past the third round in each of the last 15 seasons in the FA Cup, a longer run than any other side.
- The Gunners last lost in the third round in 1996, drawing 1-1 at home to Sheffield United before losing 0-1 at Bramall Lane
- Arsenal have lost only one of their last 35 FA Cup games at home under Arsène Wenger: 0-1 against Leeds in February 1997 (W23 D10 L1)
- Thierry Henry scored 11 goals in 11 games against Leeds in all competitions, including four in his last appearance against them at Highbury.
- This will be the 15th meeting between the sides in the FA Cup: so far Arsenal have won six, drawn seven and lost two
- Arsenal have netted at least three goals in four of their last five matches against Leeds United (in all competitions).


My Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Leeds

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