"Arsenal welcome Wigan to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as the sides meet again in the FA Cup, over a decade on from their memorable 2013-14 final clash. The Gunners began this year's campaign comfortably, defeating Portsmouth 4-1 in the third round, while League One strugglers Wigan earned their place with a 1-0 upset against Preston North End. Arsenal remain the competition's most successful club with 14 titles, but they have not progressed beyond this stage since lifting the trophy in 2020."
"Arsenal have concerns over William Saliba, who missed the Brentford match through illness, and Martin Odegaard, who suffered a knee knock. The pair are unlikely to be risked. Mikel Merino, Max Dowman and Kai Havertz are also unavailable. Rotation is expected, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Christian Norgaard among those pushing to start, while Martinelli should feature after his third-round hat-trick."
"Wigan arrive as clear underdogs but will take confidence from their cup exploits. Harrison Bettoni's goal secured victory at Preston, and they also came through earlier rounds via penalty shootouts. For Wigan, Baba Adeeko and Luke Robinson are back in training but not ready for selection. Harry McHugh remains sidelined and James Carragher is a doubt. Jason Kerr has recovered and should captain the side, with goalkeeper Sam Tickle set to start."
Arsenal host Wigan at the Emirates in an FA Cup tie more than a decade after their 2013-14 final meeting. Arsenal beat Portsmouth 4-1 in the third round while Wigan upset Preston 1-0 and advanced through earlier penalty shootouts. Arsenal have 14 FA Cup titles but have not progressed beyond this stage since winning in 2020. A 1-1 Premier League draw with Brentford tightened the title race and prompted rotation. William Saliba and Martin Odegaard are doubtful, along with Mikel Merino, Max Dowman and Kai Havertz. Wigan have fitness concerns but Jason Kerr is available and Sam Tickle should start.
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