Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the FA Cup sixth round clash between Premier League Arsenal and non-league, Lincoln City. It’s been a fairytale season for the Imps. Danny Cowley’s side are top of the National League by six points, have reached the FA Trophy semi final and are on the adventure of a lifetime in this competition. In contrast, Arsene Wenger is under serious pressure. The Gunners sit outside the top four and were humiliated in the Champions League last 16 against Bayern Munich. Wenger can’t afford any more bad press and will be desperate for his side to make short work of a non-league side who arrive on the crest of a wave. It’s the type of match that the FA Cup is all about and gets underway at 5.30pm GMT.
The Emirates FA Cup / 6th Round
Emirates Stadium / 11.03.2017
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- T. Walcott(45+1')
- O. Giroud(53')
- L. Waterfall(58' O.G)
- A. Sánchez(73')
- A. Ramsey(75')
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Updated 11/03/2017 at 19:25 GMT
34'
A penny for Arsene's thought as this point?
33'
Rhead back on his feet again. He's got a bloody nose but looks ready for the fight once more as play recommences.
32'
Twitter starting to contemplate the unthinkable...
31'
The resulting corner comes to nothing and now Rhead is down once more. Play halted.
30'
The Cowley brothers put their hands too their heads in unison. That was a big moment and they know it.
29'
SAVE! Nathan Arnold surges into the right of the area. He jinks inside Koscielny and fires a shot towards the corner that Cech just about manages to push to safety. So close for the non league side!
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28'
ARSENAL CHANGE: Oxlade Chamberlain off, Ozil on. The Ox must have a knock.
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M. Özil
Arsenal
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Off
A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
Arsenal
28'
Quite a damning assessment of the combative midfielder from Mr Winter.
27'
Rhead flicks on the hoisted free kick but there's no one advanced enough to apply any pressure on the Arsenal defence.
26'
The magic sponge has worked and Rhead is back on his feet, ready for action.
25'
Rhead still down. He looks in a bit of pain. This would be a real blow for the visitors.
24'
YELLOW CARD: Xhaka booked for sliding into a late tackle on Rhead.
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Yellow card
G. Xhaka
Arsenal
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Corners3
23'
PHOTO: Power battles with the Ox.
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22'
PHOTO: It's been a real battle so far.
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21'
Arsenal bossing possession now, but the away side are keeping their shape well.
19'
Another Lincoln free kick is curved into the mix. Arsenal easily clear. That looks like being the visitors' best hope.
18'
Arsenal fans not really making their voices heard...
17'
Fine defending from Woodyard. A right wing corner drops for Sanchez who tries to fool the Imps player, but he's having none of it and easily nicks the ball away before clearing.
16'
The last time Arsenal lost to non league opposition in this competition was back in 1911.
15'
Signs that Arsenal are beginning to come to life.