Wenger claims magic of the cup is alive and well at Arsenal — for now

ARSENE WENGER does not feel the FA Cup has lost its romance — but admits there could come a time when success in the famous old trophy may have to be sacrificed for the greater good.

The Gunners have won the world’s oldest knockout competition four times since Wenger arrived at the club, the 2005 victory over Manchester United on penalties at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium being their last trophy.

Promotion hopefuls Leeds come to the Emirates Stadium for today’s televised third-round encounter, when Wenger will rotate his squad after a hectic festive schedule in the Barclays Premier League.