Arsenal vs Wigan: Match Preview and Team Updates

Arsenal hosts Wigan Athletic at the Emirates for the fourth round of the FA Cup today.

The Gunners are looking to secure an unprecedented quadruple against the League One team in North London.

Arsenal vs Wigan – Match preview and team news

• Date: Sunday, 15th February.
• Kick-off: 4:30pm BST.
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London.

Arsenal team news

Manager Mikel Arteta faces challenges as Kai Havertz is sidelined again due to a new injury. Joining him in recovery is Mikel Merino, who will be out for five months because of a foot issue.

William Saliba missed the midweek draw at Brentford due to illness and remains uncertain for this match. Martin Odegaard also picked up another knee injury, with Max Dowman still unavailable.

Wigan team news

James Carragher is doubtful for the match after missing Wigan’s last two games. The defender, son of Jamie Carragher, may not be fit to play. Additionally, Baba Adeeko and Luke Robinson are not expected to return yet, although both have rejoined training.

Form

Arsenal

Arsenal aims to recover from a recent midweek draw at Brentford, which has tightened the Premier League title race. They have won only two of their last six league matches, allowing Manchester City to close in on them by four points. In the FA Cup, Arsenal secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Portsmouth in the previous round.

Wigan

Wigan is struggling in League One, remaining winless in their last eight league outings and losing their last four games. This poor performance led to Ryan Lowe’s departure, with Glenn Whelan stepping in as interim manager. Wigan currently sits 22nd in the league, just one point away from safety.

Predicted lineups

Arsenal: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Norgaard, Rice, Eze; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli

Wigan: Tickle; Fox, Aimson, Kerr; Hunt, Weir, Smith, Murray; Bettoni, Wright; Taylor

How to watch Arsenal vs Wigan

Viewers in the UK can watch the match on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.