ARSENAL STUNNED BY THE ORIENT EXPRESS

 
ARSENAL again squandered the opportunity to book their ticket early in the 6th round FA Cup tie when they held to 1-1 draw against Leyton-Orient at Brisbane Road last night. The 1-1 draw means Arsene Wenger's side will play the replay at the Emirates.

Arsenal reserve captain making his debut

Last night Arsene Wenger made eight changes to the side that beat Barcelona on Wednesday. The Gunners boss included 18-year-old Spanish defender Ignasi Miquel making his debut to partner Sebastien Squillachi at the back.

Once again Arsenal struggle to get their act together against lowly opposition. Upfront Maroune Chamakh and Nicklas Bendtner and Andre Arshavin fails to create a clear cut chances resulting a poor first half display.

After the resumption Arsenal gave a much improved display and they were rewarded with Tomas Rosicsky opener in the 53rd minute. Nicklas Bendtner cross in the box found the Republic Czech international thumps in header into the bottom corner past Jones to give the visitor a 1-0 lead against the N-Championship side.

But Leyton-Orient refused to surrender and they rewarded with the equaliser two minutes before time. Substitute Jonathan Tehoue gleefully beat Kieran Gibbs and Miguel in the box and blasting his shot past goalkeeper Almunia. The draw earn Russel Slade's men a replay at the Emirates on Wednesday 2nd of March.

With the sixth round FA Cup tie draw already been made the winner of the replay will be going to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.