Sun Jan 12 17:58:31 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Make Three Changes for FA Cup Clash Against Manchester United

**London, England** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made three changes to his starting lineup for the Emirates FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Gabriel Jesus returns to the starting eleven after a midweek substitute appearance, replacing Leandro Trossard. Midfield also sees alterations, with Mikel Merino and Jorginho coming in for Declan Rice and Thomas Partey respectively.

The back four remains unchanged, featuring Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Myles Lewis-Skelly, protecting goalkeeper David Raya. Martin Odegaard captains the side, supported by Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli in attack. Riccardo Calafiori is absent due to injury.

Manchester United, who did not play midweek, have made two changes from their draw against Liverpool. Altay Bayindir replaces Andre Onana in goal, and Alejandro Garnacho starts in place of Amad Diallo.

The full starting lineups are:

**Arsenal:** Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Jorginho, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, Havertz.

**Manchester United:** Bayindir, Dalot, de Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund.

The match is expected to be a closely fought contest between two of England’s top clubs.

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