Minnows unfazed by Gunners’ reputation

Even those once loyal to veteran manager Wenger, in charge at Arsenal since 1996, have started to question whether the 67-year-old Frenchman will seek a renewal of his contract when it expires at the end of the season.

But Sutton boss Paul Doswell, whose side beat second-tier Leeds in the fourth round, was blunt when asked about Wenger’s plight.

“Do I feel sympathy for him? No. He is well-schooled and he has been in the job for 20 years,” said Doswell, whose team are currently 17th in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. Wenger accepted Arsenal had “collapsed mentally” against Bayern.

Lincoln City, the other non-league side to make it to the fifth round, will also face Premier League opposition when they travel to Burnley today.

Premier League leaders Chelsea, travel to second-tier Wolves, with Pedro praising the impact made by Blues manager Antonio Conte since his pre-season arrival.

“With this coach, all the team is focused on the fight for the title, with more confidence for every game and this is good,” said the Spanish winger.

“It’s a completely different season.” Manchester City, away to Championship high-flyers Huddersfield, will be without Gabriel Jesus after the striker, who had scored three goals in as many league games since his January arrival, broke a metatarsal bone in a league win at Bournemouth.

Pep Guardiola’s decision over a replacement is complicated by the looming Champions League last 16 first leg tie at home to French club Monaco, on Tuesday.

The City manager faces a choice between fans’ favourite Sergio Aguero, who lost his starting place to Jesus, or Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho.