Arsenal survive Bournemouth fightback to reach FA Cup fifth round

Arsenal survived a late comeback to claim a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The Gunners took the lead after Gabriel Martinelli cleverly teed up full-back Bukayo Saka, who rifled an effort home off the underside of the crossbar from a tight angle.

Saka then turned provider as a well-worked Arsenal move ended with the full-back crossing for Eddie Nketiah to convert from eight yards to make it 2-0.

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And despite Sam Surridge’s strike in added time, Eddie Howe’s men ultimately left it too late to find an equaliser.

They meet Portsmouth in the next stage.