Arsenal booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup after securing a last gasp win over Preston North End at Deepdale.
Olivier Giroud’s strike in the last minute of normal time helped Arsene Wenger’s side avoid a dreaded replay and leave their plucky opponents devastated.
Callum Robinson had given the hosts an early lead before Aaron Ramsey equalised for the Gunners within 51 seconds of the restart.
The Premier League side managed to see their way past an impressive Simon Grayson outfit, who more than held their own against a near full strength visiting starting XI, with fullback Ainsley Maitland-Niles the only irregular squad member to feature.