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Arsenal must 'earn the right' to beat United - Arteta

Arsenal host Manchester United  in the third round of the FA Cup, as both sides look to make much-needed progress in the cup competition.

Mikel Arteta’s side need to bounce back from the disappointment of their 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, and there is some unrest among fans after that result and some recent tepid attacking displays.

Meanwhile, new United manager Ruben Amorim is looking to build on a good result in their 2-2 draw to Liverpool last weekend.

United are in a buoyant mood after that display, but the nature of their recent form means that they head into the match as underdogs, with the holders look to avoid going out of the competition at the first hurdle.

Follow all the latest build-up and team news from the Emirates below:

Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance revealed as Ruben Amorim responds to Chelsea interest

Ruben Amorim has declared that he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United but stopped short of saying he can guarantee the midfielder will stay at Old Trafford.

United head coach Amorim suggested his priority in January is not to buy players but Mainoo is a target for Chelsea and the 19-year-old, who has been in talks with United about a new contract, could help raise funds as the sale of a homegrown player is particularly lucrative under PSR regulations.

Mainoo only began two of United’s first eight games under Amorim but has started three of the last four and impressed in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance revealed as Ruben Amorim responds to Chelsea interest

The 19-year-old is in talks about a new contract but has been linked with a move to Chelsea this month

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 12:00

Mikel Merino urges Arsenal to ‘lock down the noise’

Arsenal are six points adrift of leaders Liverpool in the race for the Premier League having played a game more and are also facing an uphill battle to reach the final of the Carabao Cup following an underwhelming 2-0 defeat at home to Newcastle.

Arsenal supporters headed to the exit long before the full-time whistle of the opening-leg fixture at the Emirates to indicate a disgruntled fanbase, but midfielder Mikel Merino has urged the Gunners to stick together as they look to win a trophy this season.

“Nowadays with social media and everything around football, you obviously hear a little bit of what’s happening with the fans. But as players, what we try to do is just lock down that noise,” Merino said.

“We know how difficult it is to win every single game in this league where every team is really, really strong. It is about finding that balance, finding that middle ground, where you’re not always at the top of the mountain or falling down. When you don’t feel that pressure, that’s where the best performance will come.”

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 11:40

Ruben Amorim on plans to field a strong team in FA Cup

Ruben Amorim insisted he will not prioritise the Premier League over the FA Cup and plans to field his strongest Manchester United side for their third-round clash at Arsenal.

While Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir would replace Andre Onana in goal for Sunday’s blockbuster clash at the Emirates Stadium, the Portuguese wants to build on last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Premier League leaders Liverpool.

United sit 13th in the standings, just seven points above the drop, but Amorim will resist the temptation to send out a weakened team when his side begin their FA Cup defence in north London.

“In this moment, I’m living day by day,” United boss Amorim said. “What I’m thinking is that one week without any game, we had a day off (after Liverpool), we could work on the team a little bit.

“It doesn’t make sense for me to rest players now. So I think we have to put the best team, we have to win and we have to follow the last performance.”

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 11:00

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to stick with him in quest for silverware

As Arsenal welcome FA Cup holders Manchester United in a blockbuster third-round tie, and Arteta was asked how important it is that the club’s fanbase remain patient.

“In my opinion it is crucial because the success that we have had is very, very related to the atmosphere and the energy that we have created amongst our supporters,” he said.

“We want to win the FA Cup. I don’t expect to get credit (for winning the FA Cup in 2020). I expect to get judged on what we do on the day. And what has happened in the past, in the future, it is not relevant.

“When you are there competing on every front it is normal (to get criticised) because a lot of people want to support another club. If I look at what they say about Chelsea, Tottenham, or Liverpool, it is the same. There is no difference.”

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 10:20

What is the Manchester United team news?

Ruben Amorim insisted he will not prioritise the Premier League over the FA Cup and plans to field his strongest Manchester United side for their third-round clash at Arsenal.

While Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir would replace Andre Onana in goal for Sunday’s blockbuster clash at the Emirates Stadium, the Portuguese wants to build on last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof remain sidelined, and Marcus Rashford will likely be out of the squad as he reportedly looks for a move away.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 10:03

What is the Arsenal team news?

Arsenal have no new injury concerns after the defeat to Newcastle, though Ethan Nwaneri remains sidelined alongside long-term absentees Ben White and Bukayo Saka. Takehiro Tomiyasu is nearing a return, but this match will likely come too soon for the Japan international.

It remains to be seen whether Arteta will change much to the starting eleven, with the Spaniard likely to retain a similar side to the one that lost to Newcastle as he tries to balance a title chase with some cup success.

Riccardo Calafiori could make a return left-back, while Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko will also be hopeful of making a start.

Either of Jorginho or Mikel Merino could come in for Thomas Partey in midfield, while both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus could start upfront or on the wings.