Fast abstract: Arsenal make eight modifications for his or her FA Cup tie at house to League One strugglers Wigan Athletic
Arsenal and Wigan Athletic have confirmed their beginning groups for his or her assembly at St Andrew’s within the FA Cup fourth spherical on Sunday.
The Premier League leaders have made eight modifications for a kinder-looking fixture towards opponents within the third-tier relegation zone, maybe with an eye fixed on their journey to backside aspect Wolves on Wednesday (20:00 GMT).
Wigan may additionally see the tie as a welcome break from their troubled League One marketing campaign, having gone winless in eight matches within the division and misplaced their final 4.
101GreatGoals.com has the line-up information from Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic within the 2025/26 FA Cup, in addition to particulars on the best way to watch.
Arsenal confirmed beginning workforce vs Wigan Athletic
Centre-back William Saliba missed the 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday by sickness however returns this time for Arsenal.
Kepa Arrizabalaga continues his run in objective within the FA Cup instead of David Raya. Defender Cristhian Mosquera retains his place, as do Noni Madueke, who scored towards the Bees, and Eberechi Eze, who made method for Martin Odegaard at half-time in that recreation.
Midfielder Odegaard acquired remedy after Brentford’s objective and isn’t within the squad. Jurrien Timber additionally drops out completely, having began three days in the past.
Ahead Kai Havertz stays sidelined by a muscle problem, whereas Bukayo Saka, who had been set to begin on the bench once more because the winger continues his comeback from harm, acquired a late call-up to the beginning line-up after Riccardo Calafiori was injured in the course of the warm-up.
Arsenal beginning XI: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben White, William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Bukayo Saka, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christian Norgaard, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal substitutes: Tommy Setford, Piero Hincapie, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyokeres, Leandro Trossard, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Marli Salmon
Wigan Athletic full line up vs Arsenal
Midfielder Baba Adeeko, left-back Luke Robinson, centre-back James Carragher and ahead Harry McHugh are out injured for Wigan, who make three modifications from their 2-1 house defeat by Studying on Tuesday.
Owen Moxon replaces former Arsenal participant Matt Smith in midfield. Raphael Borges Rodrigues and Joe Taylor supplant Harrison Bettoni and Christian Saydee in assault.
Captain Jason Kerr made his first look for 2 months towards the Royals.
Wigan Athletic beginning XI: Sam Tickle, Will Aimson, Jason Kerr, Toby Fox, Jack Hunt, Jensen Weir, Owen Moxon, James Murray, Silko Thomas Raphael, Callum Wright, Dale Taylor
Wigan substitutes: Toby Savin, Steven Sessegnon, Matt Smith, Joseph Hungbo, Callum McManaman, Shelbourne Costelloe, Saheed Saydee, Alessandro Bettoni, Maleace Asamoah Jr
Find out how to watch Arsenal vs Wigan: TV channel, dwell on-line stream
Kick-off on Sunday is at 16:30 GMT (11:30 ET / 08:30 PT), with dwell protection within the UK on TNT Sports activities 1 and TNT Sports activities Final.
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Arsenal vs Wigan Athletics stats
- Arsenal haven’t gone past the fourth spherical since profitable the competitors in 2019/20, beating Chelsea 2-1 within the last on the finish of Arteta’s first season in cost
- They’ve gone out within the third spherical at house within the final two marketing campaign, struggling a painful defeat on penalties at house to Manchester United final season and conceding twice after the 79th minute in a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in 2023/24
- The Gunners have received the FA Cup a report 14 occasions – one forward of Manchester United – and first lifted the trophy in 1930
- Runners-up seven occasions, they final misplaced the ultimate in 2001. Solely United (22) have reached the ultimate extra typically
- Arteta received the FA Cup for the primary time as a participant with Arsenal in 2013/14. They recovered from falling 2-0 behind to Hull Metropolis within the last that season, profitable 3-2 after additional time
- Wigan have misplaced 10 of their 11 away video games towards Arsenal in all competitions
- Athletic have received their final six away matches within the FA Cup, conceding one objective alongside the best way
- They’ve already had one run of seven away wins within the competitors from January 2013 to March 2014 – ought to they win right here, it might be the fifth-ever run of seven away wins in a row by a workforce in FA Cup historical past (first spherical onwards) and two would have been achieved by the Latics
- Solely backside aspect Port Vale (5) have received fewer League One video games than Wigan (7) this season
- A 1-0 win at Championship membership Preston North Finish within the earlier spherical is their solely victory of their final 5 away matches (L3 D1)
