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Matt Duke Gunns for penalty win
thesun
MATT DUKE insists Bradford can crank up the heat on Arsene Wenger as long as they make it to penalties.
Phil Parkinsons men will host Arsenal in front of their biggest home crowd for more than 50 years with 23,000-plus expected for tonights quarter-final.
The League Two promotion-hopefuls beat Wigan on penalties in the last round and keeper Duke insists if the tie goes all the way, the smart money will be on the Bantams.
Duke saved from Jordi Gomez as Bradford shocked the Latics and the veteran keeper said: Were favourites if it goes to a shootout.
Ive always fancied myself saving them and as a keeper shootouts are a dream scenario because its a no-lose situation.
Youre not expected to save them but given five to face in a shootout Id expect to stop at least one. You can become a hero with just one save.
The way the lads have been taking them were confident if it comes to that.
And with Gunners boss Wenger set to ring the changes as he bids to end a seven-year trophy drought, Duke has not got a clue who he might be up against from 12 yards.
But after scoring from the spot for former club Burton, the 35-year-old has not ruled out taking one himself if it goes all the way again. He said: Ive taken a couple this week, so well see what happens.
The Bantams are unbeaten in nine cup matches this season and are desperate to extend the run against the Gunners.
Duke added: It will be a great evening. It will be a reminder of what Valley Parade was like in its Premier League days.
The 6ft 5in stopper was at Hull in 2008 when they became only the second team to win at the Emirates in 60 Premier League attempts.
The 16-1 odds for that Tigers victory were far longer than the 8-1 Bradford are tonight.
And Duke, who has taken over goalkeeping coaching duties at Valley Parade, added: I remember Geovanni scoring a great goal to equalise, then Daniel Cousin came on to score from a corner.
It was early on in the season when we were doing well and we were in dreamland.
It was unbelievable to go to one of the best stadiums in the world and experience that.
Hopefully the underdogs will come out on top again.
Phil Parkinsons men will host Arsenal in front of their biggest home crowd for more than 50 years with 23,000-plus expected for tonights quarter-final.
The League Two promotion-hopefuls beat Wigan on penalties in the last round and keeper Duke insists if the tie goes all the way, the smart money will be on the Bantams.
Duke saved from Jordi Gomez as Bradford shocked the Latics and the veteran keeper said: Were favourites if it goes to a shootout.
Ive always fancied myself saving them and as a keeper shootouts are a dream scenario because its a no-lose situation.
Youre not expected to save them but given five to face in a shootout Id expect to stop at least one. You can become a hero with just one save.
The way the lads have been taking them were confident if it comes to that.
And with Gunners boss Wenger set to ring the changes as he bids to end a seven-year trophy drought, Duke has not got a clue who he might be up against from 12 yards.
But after scoring from the spot for former club Burton, the 35-year-old has not ruled out taking one himself if it goes all the way again. He said: Ive taken a couple this week, so well see what happens.
The Bantams are unbeaten in nine cup matches this season and are desperate to extend the run against the Gunners.
Duke added: It will be a great evening. It will be a reminder of what Valley Parade was like in its Premier League days.
The 6ft 5in stopper was at Hull in 2008 when they became only the second team to win at the Emirates in 60 Premier League attempts.
The 16-1 odds for that Tigers victory were far longer than the 8-1 Bradford are tonight.
And Duke, who has taken over goalkeeping coaching duties at Valley Parade, added: I remember Geovanni scoring a great goal to equalise, then Daniel Cousin came on to score from a corner.
It was early on in the season when we were doing well and we were in dreamland.
It was unbelievable to go to one of the best stadiums in the world and experience that.
Hopefully the underdogs will come out on top again.
