[Pre Match Thread] FA Cup 3rd Round | Arsenal vs Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Competition: FA Cup 3rd Round | Date: 12th January
Kick off: 15:00 GMT | Venue: Emirates Stadium
Referee: Andy Madeley | TV: BBC
Team News:
Possible starting XI:
----------Bayindir---------
-Yoro----de Ligt----Martinez-
-Mazraoui-Ugarte-Mainoo-Dalot-
----Fernandes-Garnacho------
----------Hojlund----------
Possible bench: Onana, Maguire, Malacia, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Antony, Amad, Zirkzee
Altay Bayindir will start in goal, it's been confirmed.
Amad has a small injury but hopefully will recover to be part of the squad.
Marcus Rashford is no t ruled out but it's not been confirmed he will return to the squad.
Evans, Lindelof, Mount and Shaw are out.
Injuries/Suspensions:
| Player | Injury/Ban | Position | Return Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Evans | TBC | CB | 23rd January |
| Marcus Rashford | Ill | LW | TBC |
| Victor Lindelof | TBC | CB | 23rd January |
| Mason Mount | Hamstring | AM | 8th March |
| Luke Shaw | Hamstring | LB | 30th January |
Form guide:
Arsenal: W W W W D L | Home form: W W D W W L
United: W L L L L D | Away form: L W W L L D
Last 3 meetings:
| Result | Comp | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 L | Premier League | Emirates Stadium | 24/25 |
| 0-1 L | Premier League | Old Trafford | 23/24 |
| 3-1 L | Premier League | Emirates Stadium | 23/24 |
Opposition News
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ethan Nwanyeri.
Raheem Sterling is fit after illness.
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