The FA Cup: Stay updated on all the action as Arsenal take on Manchester United at home.

Arsenal host Manchester United in a 3pm FA Cup showdown, as the Red Devils begin their title defense in the third round against tough Premier League opposition.

United’s season under new manager Ruben Amorim has been inconsistent, with the team currently sitting 13th in the league and eliminated from the Carabao Cup. However, they’ve shown resilience in key matches, defeating City and drawing 2-2 with Liverpool recently.

Amorim is expected to start second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, despite his struggles in the 4-3 Carabao Cup loss to Tottenham. Marcus Rashford, who missed the Liverpool game due to illness, is available but unlikely to play amid uncertainty over his future. Amorim hinted at less rotation going forward, stating, “We’ve had more time to train, and I expect the team to better understand the game. I don’t rotate for the sake of it; I’m looking for the best solutions to win.”

Arsenal enter the match after losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg but are bolstered by the return of Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, and Raheem Sterling, who has recovered from a knee injury. Gabriel Martinelli is also back in action, but Ben White (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) remain sidel

ined.