THE FA have reportedly opened an investigation into suspicious betting patterns surrounding Oxford United’s FA Cup third round defeat to Arsenal.
League One Oxford were beaten 3-0 by the Gunners on Monday.
The FA are now investigating allegations of suspicious betting patterns, according to the Daily Mail.
Sky Sports say the FA are looking into evidence handed to them after the game.
Mohamed Elneny gave Arsenal the lead just after the hour mark, before an Eddie Nketiah double settled the tie.
Star man Bukayo Saka hobbled off in the 75th minute to spark injury concerns among Arsenal fans.
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But boss Mikel Arteta confirmed the winger was “fine” following the 3-0 win.
The Spaniard told ITV on Saka: “He’s fine, he was fine.”
Premier League leaders Arsenal will now travel to Manchester City in a mouthwatering FA Cup fourth round tie later this month.
Meanwhile Manchester United will take on Championship side Reading at Old Trafford.
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Arsenal’s bitter rivals Tottenham have also been handed Championship opposition.
Spurs will travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End.
While the winners of the replay between Wolves and Liverpool face a trip to Brighton in the next round.
FA Cup fourth round draw in full
Preston North End vs Tottenham Hotspur
Southampton vs Blackpool
Wrexham vs Sheffield United
Ipswich Town vs Burnley
Manchester United vs Reading
Luton Town or Wigan Athletic vs Grimsby Town
Derby County vs West Ham United
Stoke vs Stevenage
Blackburn Rovers vs Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham City
Walsall vs Leicester City
Sheffield Wednesday vs Fleetwood Town
Manchester City vs Arsenal
Bristol City or Swansea City vs Chesterfield or West Brom
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool or Wolves
Fulham vs Sunderland
Boreham Wood or Accrington Stanley vs Cardiff City or Leeds
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
