Cardiff boss Dave Jones wants his players to prove they can compete with the best when they face Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday.Arsenal visit Ninian Park in a rich vein of form having won their last four matches and disposed of Championship opposition in the form of Plymouth in the third round.
The Bluebirds' fans will be hoping their side can upset the odds once again and replicate the form that saw them reach last year's final at Wembley where they were beaten by Portsmouth. Jones admits that the cup brings a special atmosphere to the club but insists his side will get beaten if they let the occasion get to them instead of playing their own game.
"We're not playing at Wembley, we're at Ninian Park and we'll play the football match and I hope we do that. I've never known a team to play the occasion and come out better," said Jones.
"These players know what is expected of them, they have a fantastic opportunity to show they can compete against the best and if they can do that and they play to their capabilities then I can't expect anything more from them.
"If we play to our best and Arsenal come out on top then then no one can complain. We will give it our best shot."
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