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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta compares playing Leeds to going to the dentist

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta likened playing against Leeds to going to the dentist after his side progressed in the FA Cup thanks to a slender 1-0 win.

The Premier League side were dominated by the second-tier outfit for large periods of the first half but managed to set up a fourth-round tie at Bournemouth thanks to Reiss Nelson's 55th-minute winner.

Marcelo Bielsa's side, who are top of the Championship, controlled possession and attempted 15 shots at Arsenal's goal but were unable to score an opener.

Mikel Arteta compared facing Leeds to taking a trip to the dentist after his side's 1-0 victory
Mikel Arteta compared facing Leeds to taking a trip to the dentist after his side's 1-0 victory
Arteta was full of praise for Leeds after Arsenal's slender win in the third round of the FA Cup
Arteta was full of praise for Leeds after Arsenal's slender win in the third round of the FA Cup

Arsenal came out strong in the second half after Arteta shouted at his players during the interval and the former Manchester City assistant was left mightily impressed by Leeds.