| Date | Time | C | Opponent | F | A | R | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | 1:00 PM | FA | Cardiff City (A) | 0 | 0 | Draw |
Manager Arsène Wenger has said that he will play midfielder Aaron Ramsey against his former club if it helps the Gunners qualify to the next round of the FA Cup.
The Frenchman was responding to concerns that Ramsey will find it difficult to play against his former club, with adverse effects for Arsenal.
Wenger said: "We go there to qualify. The most important thing is that the team goes out on Sunday and plays to win the game.
"I love Aaron Ramsey and I believe he will be a great player for Arsenal Football Club but we don't go there for a testimonial.
"I must say I am not tempted to play him because of the occasion but I'm not tempted to leave him out either. I will consider the whole week we have to go through and I will play him if it will help us to qualify.
"I'm very happy with Aaron and I believe he will be a very important player for the club. He is ahead of schedule and I'm impressed by what he has done by now but he is only 18."
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