Arsenal will host Manchester United in their most notable match in the third round of the FA Cup. Both teams are expected to field their strongest squads in this match.
The "Red Devils" just had an excellent 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend in the Premier League. According to coach Ruben Amorim, Man United will not have many changes in personnel at the moment.
"At this time, I'm living day by day. What I'm thinking is that we've been out for a week, we have had a day off against Liverpool and we can practice a little.
Therefore, it is meaningless to let the players rest at this time, for both matches here. We have to put in the best lineup and we have to watch the performance first. Now, we have changed less, although sometimes I have to pick new players. Right now, I feel they are in the same category," Amorim said.
Amorim has confirmed that reserve goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will start instead of Andre Onana. However, that could be the only change he has decided to make.
In contrast, Arsenal could have more changes to their starting line-up as they look to recover from a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup first leg of the Carabao Cup in midweek. However, the "Gunners" will certainly not play with a squad that is too inexperienced.
Riccardo Calafiori will replace Myles Lewis-Skelly at right-back, while Mikel Merino will take over at Thomas Partey's midfield role. Raheem Sterling could make his first appearance since recovering from a knee injury, while Gabriel Jesus is also being considered for Kai Havertz's replacement.
Like Amorim, manager Mikel Arteta is also hoping to win the FA Cup this season. The Spaniard said: "It's a big part of our history. We have won 14 times and this is a tournament that is very close to us.
This was a great match for a big club. And it is also a very special occasion for the number of fans they will bring".
Expected Arsenal lineup - (4-3-3): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Merino, Odegaard, Sterling, Martinelli, Jesus.
Expected Man United lineup - (3-4-3): Bayindir, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Hojlund, Fernandes.
The match between Arsenal and Man United takes place at 22:00 on January 12 (Vietnam time).
