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Result: Giroud rescues Arsenal late on
Olivier Giroud scores an 89th-minute winner as Arsenal come from behind to beat Preston 2-1 and advance into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Reaction

Simon Grayson: 'Mixed emotions from Arsenal defeat'
Preston manager Simon Grayson admits that he is gutted by his side's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, but insists that he is proud of the team's performance.20:14

Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal underestimated Preston North End'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side may have underestimated Preston heading into their FA Cup third-round clash at Deepdale.20:07

Olivier Giroud: 'Preston North End commitment surprised Arsenal'
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits that his side were "surprised" by the commitment shown by Preston during the first half of their 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Deepdale.19:59

Aaron Ramsey: 'First-half performance not good enough'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey admits that his side cannot afford to keep making slow starts to matches, having needed to come from behind to beat Preston in the FA Cup.19:52
The Match
Match Report
Olivier Giroud scores an 89th-minute winner as Arsenal come from behind to beat Preston 2-1 and advance into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive Arsenal's 2-1 win over Preston North End as Olivier Giroud strikes late to fire his side into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Team News
Danny Welbeck is named among the substitutes for Arsenal's FA Cup trip to Preston North End.
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