Giants of English football Arsenal and Manchester United are set to lock horns in a blockbuster FA Cup third-round clash at the Emirates this Sunday.
The Gunners, boasting an unmatched 14 titles, are chasing a return to glory after several underwhelming cup campaigns. Meanwhile, United are aiming to defend the title they snatched in dramatic fashion against City last season.
Mikel Arteta’s side have had their fair share of setbacks, including a frustrating 2-0 Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle in their last outing. A spirited 2-2 draw at Liverpool showed flashes of resilience, but United are in the midst of five-match winless streak.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Man United live stream, TV channel in Australia
Here's how to watch this FA Cup match in Australia:
TV channel:
Live stream: Optus Sport
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Optus Sport.
What time does Arsenal vs. Man United kick off in Australia?
This FA Cup clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Sunday, January 12 at 3 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Monday, Jan. 13 | 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Monday, Jan. 13 | 1:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, Jan. 12 | 11:30 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. Man United lineups, team news
Arsenal will still be without Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri and Ben White, while Takehiro Tomiyasu has an outside chance of being included in the matchday squad after returning to basic training.
Mikel Arteta may be tempted to make one or two changes from the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle this week. Gabriel Jesus could come in for Kai Havertz, while fit-again Raheem Sterling could get the chance to stake a claim for a regular starting spot in place of Leandro Trossard.
Riccardo Calafiori could also come in for youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Sterling, Jesus, Martinelli.
Injured: Saka (hamstring), White (knee), Nwaneri (muscle), Tomiyasu (knee, doubt)
Suspended: None
Amorim has made a habit of rotating his starting lineup at United, but given the improved performance at Anfield, he could well limit the changes for this weekend.
Mason Mount and Luke Shaw are still recovering from injury, while Victor Lindelof is also expected to be out. Marcus Rashford missed the Liverpool game with illness, but with talks ongoing over a possible move away, he is highly unlikely to be involved anyway.
Leny Yoro could be given a chance from the start at the back, likely in place of Matthijs de Ligt.
Amorim this week introduced four United youngsters to first-team training sessions, and any of Jack Moorhouse, Tyler Fredricson, Godwill Kukonki and Elyh Harrison could make the matchday squad.
Man United predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Yoro, Maguire, Martinez — Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot — Amad Diallo, Fernandes — Hojlund.
Injured: Mount (muscle), Shaw (undisc.), Lindelof (knock, doubt), Rashford (illness, doubt)
Suspended: None
FA Cup fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Saturday, January 11
- Birmingham City vs. Lincoln City (11:00 p.m.)
- Bristol City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (11:00 p.m.)
- Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn Rovers (11:00 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Accrington Stanley (11:15 p.m.)
Sunday, January 12
- Leicester City vs. Queens Park Rangers (1:00 a.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. West Bromwich Albion (2:00 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Plymouth Argyle (2:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Morecambe (2:00 a.m.)
- Exeter City vs. Oxford United (2:00 a.m.)
- Norwich City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (2:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Luton Town (2:00 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Charlton Athletic (2:00 a.m.)
- Reading vs. Burnley (2:00 a.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Stoke City (2:00 a.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Harrogate Town (4:45 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Salford City (4:45 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday (5:00 a.m.)
- Leyton Orient vs. Derby County (5:00 a.m.)
- Mansfield Town vs. Wigan Athletic (5:00 a.m.)
- Hull City vs. Doncaster Rovers (11:00 p.m.)
- Tamworth vs. Tottenham Hotspur (11:30 p.m.)
Monday, January 13
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United (2:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Stockport County (2:00 a.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Bristol Rovers (2:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Bromley (2:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Swansea City (3:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, January 14
- Millwall vs. Dagenham & Redbridge (6:30 a.m.)
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