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Aaron Ramsey scores against Burnley
Aaron Ramsey

The Gunners take on Burnley at Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup.

You can find out more about their opponents below:

 

Burnley Full name: Burnley Football Club
Manager: Sean Dyche
Club colours: Claret shirt, blue shorts and white socks
Nickname: The Clarets

 


Three facts about Burnley:
Olivier Giroud has scored nine goals in his last 13 FA Cup appearances for Arsenal.
Arsenal have won their last five FA Cup ties against Burnley, scoring 16 and conceding just once. The one goal Burnley did score was in their biggest FA Cup loss since 1896 (Burnley 1-7 Arsenal, 20/02/1937).
Burnley have progressed past the fourth round on five of the last six occasions, though they've not reached the fifth round since 2011.

Star man: Joey Barton
The controversial midfielder is a bundle of energy and knows how to distribute a pass. The former QPR, Manchester City and Newcastle United player will be the man Arsenal need to watch.