The Football Faithful
·12 January 2025
The Football Faithful
·12 January 2025
Arsenal host the holders in the FA Cup’s third round as Manchester United arrive at the Emirates.
The two most successful side’s in the competition’s history go head-to-head in North London, in a huge early match-up. Mikel Arteta will want a response after Arsenal saw their hopes of silverware this season dented in midweek.
A damaging defeat to Newcastle leaves Arsenal with an uphill task to turn around their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.
For the fourth season in a row, Arsenal will wear a completely white version of their home shirt as part of the ‘No More Red’ campaign against youth violence and knife crime.
Manchester United begin their defence of the trophy at Arsenal, looking for a first win in five games. However, Ruben Amorim’s side showed spirit to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League leaders Liverpool last weekend. Amorim will be demanding another disciplined display from his underperforming side.
Mikel Arteta could hand a debut to on-loan goalkeeper Neto. The Brazilian has not featured this season, due to being cup-tied for the Carabao Cup. He represented parent club Bournemouth earlier in the competition.
Raheem Sterling is available after illness and in contention for the problem position on the right-wing, with Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri out injured. That duo join Ben White (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) in the treatment room.
Arsenal predicted XI: Neto; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Rice; Jesus, Odegaard, Martinelli; Havertz.
Arsenal host Manchester United in the FA Cup’s third round on Sunday 12th January 2025. Kick-off at the Emirates Stadium will be at 3pm GMT.
Arsenal’s third-round clash with Manchester United will be shown on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online.