David Ospina: This is what Arsenal must do against Sutton to avoid shock

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David Ospina insists Arsenal must adapt quickly to Sutton's artificial pitch

DAVID OSPINA insists Arsenal will need to adapt quickly to Sutton's artificial pitch.

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Arsenal take on the non-league side looking to set up an FA Cup quarter-final clash with Lincoln. 

But the Gunners will be playing on an unfamiliar 3G pitch at Sutton's Gander Green Lane.

And Gunners goalkeeper Ospina insists his side will have to adapt quickly to the surface.

“I think that's the tricky part, because we're not used to playing on that kind of pitch,” Ospina told Arsenal Player.

“It affects [goalkeepers] a bit because it's a harder pitch and we're not used to the surface, but that's what we've got and we have to get on with it.

“I think it's important to respect every opponent. 

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"We will continue to do our job because we want to advance in the competition - that's the mentality we need to have.

“They will be the home side and they'll be desperate to perform well, so our concentration has to be at 100 per cent.

“We know that they have nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain, so that's why we have to make sure we're on our game.”

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