"Arteta will view Saturday's cup tie as the perfect opportunity to rest his cornerstones ahead of the resumption of Arsenal's Champions League campaign next week. The likes of Gabriel, Piero Hinojosa, Jurriën Timber, Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi and Bukayo Saka are all set for spots on the bench this weekend."
"An unprecedented quadruple is on the table for this unpopular Arsenal team, with their FA Cup campaign continuing against another English Football League (EFL) opponent. League One Mansfield Town are next on their agenda, as they target a serene passage into the quarterfinals."
Arsenal's fortunes have dramatically improved, with the club now targeting an unprecedented quadruple in the 2025-26 season. Manager Mikel Arteta plans significant squad rotation for the FA Cup tie against League One side Mansfield Town, using the match as an opportunity to rest key players ahead of the Champions League campaign. Multiple first-team regulars including Gabriel, Hinojosa, Timber, Rice, Zubimendi, and Saka are expected to be benched. Several players face injury concerns, with Mikel Merino ruled out, while Saliba, White, and Ødegaard are doubtful. Kepa Arrizabalaga is anticipated to start in goal, with Arteta potentially making up to nine changes from the previous match.
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