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Sutton vs Arsenal: Sportsmail's guide on how to be fantastic on plastic

Daily Mail | February 19, 2017

Related Topics: Arsenal F.C., Martin Keown, Chris Sutton, Graham Poll, Borough Sports Ground, Artificial turf, FA Cup

If Arsenal's problems weren't bad enough, on Monday evening they must negotiate a tricky FA Cup tie on Sutton United's plastic pitch.

Chris Sutton and Martin Keown captained two Sportsmail teams in a recent match on the 3G surface at Gander Green Lane — with Graham Poll keeping a close eye on proceedings — to uncover the potential pitfalls for Arsenal.

Here, Sportsmail's experts give their scouting report...

Chris Sutton, Graham Poll and Martin Keown pose for a photo on the plastic pitch at Sutton
Chris Sutton, Graham Poll and Martin Keown pose for a photo on the plastic pitch at Sutton
Sportsmail's Keown, true to his reputation, aims a kick at Sutton while referee Poll watches on
Sportsmail's Keown, true to his reputation, aims a kick at Sutton while referee Poll watches on
The club shop at Sutton is a world away from the Emirates' mega-store in north London
The club shop at Sutton is a world away from the Emirates' mega-store in north London

HOW DID YOU FIND PLAYING ON THIS SURFACE?

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