Arteta Pleased as Arsenal Advances to FA Cup Fifth Round with Mixed Squad

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction as the league leaders advanced to the FA Cup fifth round by comprehensively defeating Wigan Athletic 4-0 at Emirates Stadium on February 15th. The match featured a mixed lineup of first-team and reserve players. Arteta commented, 'I'm very happy we've progressed to the next round. That's what we wanted. I think the way we did it was also good. With many changes, the team showed true commitment, which is crucial when playing against a team at this level.' He further praised the team's unity and attacking intent, highlighting their incredible goal-scoring in the first half and noting this was their 22nd clean sheet of the season.