The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, described playing Leeds United as a 'nightmare' comparing the tie with Marcelo Bielsa's side to a trip to the dentist. The former Arsenal captain, now manager, managed to squeeze a 1-0 victory over the Championship table-toppers, despite heavy pressure from Leeds in the first half. 'I wasn't happy, at all' said Arteta, 'if you are not ready for that game, you'll get exposed'. The Gunners travel to Bournemouth in the next round of the FA cup.
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