Arsenal vs MU prediction and analysis: The Gunners have the edge.

The two most successful clubs in FA Cup history will clash in the crucial third-round match on Sunday afternoon, when Arsenal host defending champions Manchester United at the Emirates.

Arsenal boast an unbeaten 14-time title in this competition but have been disappointing since their last win in 2020, while the Red Devils are striving to retain the title they secured thanks to a surprise victory over Manchester City a few months ago.

Latest Arsenal vs MU team news

There will be no change regarding Arsenal's injury situation this weekend, where Arteta will have to cope without four right-back options – Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Ethan Nwaneri (muscle), Ben White (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) – once again.

The Gunners' manager changed his attacking formula once again in the EFL Cup defeat against Newcastle, with Leandro Trossard starting on the right wing, but the Belgian was substituted just before the 60th minute and risked giving up his place to Gabriel Jesus; Raheem Sterling had recovered from illness but was unlikely to be considered for a starting spot.

Riccardo Calafiori replacing Myles Lewis-Skelly on the left is another change the Arsenal manager might make, and there's a slight chance loan goalkeeper Neto – ineligible for the EFL Cup – could make his debut for the Gunners.

Man United also returned from their away trip to Liverpool without any new fitness concerns, but striker Marcus Rashford, who is looking to leave, was quickly dropped from the matchday squad once again, albeit due to illness rather than a simple Amorim dismissal.

The England international had ample time to battle his illness by the time Sunday's match takes place, but his coaching staff are working tirelessly to secure him a desired exit before the January transfer window closes, so it remains to be seen whether he will feature in North London.

Mason Mount (thigh), Victor Lindelof (unknown) and Luke Shaw (calf) make up the certain trio of absentees for Amorim, who isn't afraid to make countless changes from game to game but will certainly be tempted to stick with the same formula up front from Anfield.

However, the Portuguese manager has confirmed that Altay Bayindir will start this match in goal in place of Andre Onana, despite his unimpressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup last month.

Latest predicted lineups for Arsenal vs MU

Arsenal:

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli

Manchester United:

Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund

Latest Arsenal vs MU football match prediction

A tournament that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Gooners worldwide , the FA Cup has given Arsenal fans some of the most cherished memories over the years, from three trophies under Arsene Wenger's reign to the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-inspired victory against Chelsea five years ago.

However, since lifting the trophy at Wembley during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arsenal's strength in the FA Cup has waned, suffering two third-round knockouts and two fourth-round knockouts in the last four seasons, and being eliminated at this very round by Liverpool in the 2023-24 season.

Continuing the theme of disappointments in knockout competitions, Mikel Arteta's side began their quest for a 15th FA Cup title after having already missed their chance to shine in the EFL Cup, having lost 0-2 to Newcastle United in the first leg of the semi-final on Tuesday night.

While Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon capitalized on their chances brilliantly, Arsenal squandered numerous opportunities to break through the Magpies' defense en route to their first home defeat of the season in all competitions, a loss that came after a 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

The last time Arteta's side suffered two consecutive defeats at the Emirates, the second of which coincidentally was their FA Cup third-round loss to Liverpool last January, but the 14-time FA Cup winners are well-versed in snatching the trophy from the reigning champions.

Indeed, Arsenal have beaten the FA Cup holders in every six matches in the competition against the reigning champions, and Arteta has secured a victory against visiting Ruben Amorim since the Portuguese took charge at the Reds, including a 2-0 win at the Emirates just weeks prior.

Since suffering a defeat to Arsenal's set-piece expertise on that occasion, Man United have endured a difficult period, leading to unwelcome talk about the 20-time English champions being embroiled in a relegation battle with half the season already underway.

However, the Red Devils began their FA Cup defense after surprisingly securing a point against league leaders Liverpool in a 2-2 draw last weekend, a match that could have seen Amorim's side walk away as surprise winners if Harry Maguire hadn't missed a superb chance in the final minutes.

Although Man United's performance in Merseyside was commendable, that draw extended their winless run across all competitions to five games – during which they conceded at least two goals in each match – and Amorim's side have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last nine games.

On the other hand, the Red Devils have conceded only one goal in their last 10 FA Cup third-round games – progressing from each match – and the defending champions have won three of their last four FA Cup encounters with Arsenal, including a 3-1 victory at the Emirates in 2019, where Alexis Sanchez's return haunted his former bosses.

Predicting the score for Arsenal vs MU

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have come up with the following predictions for the Arsenal vs MU match:

• Sportsmole: Arsenal 2-1 MU

• WhoScore: Arsenal 1-0 MU
• Our prediction: Arsenal 2-1 MU

When and where can I watch Arsenal vs Manchester United live?

To watch the Arsenal vs MU match live in the FA Cup at 10:00 PM on January 12th, viewers can tune in to K+ Sport, K+PM, or other online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.

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