MIKEL ARTETA could be forced into using an unusual starting XI when Arsenal take on Mansfield tomorrow after EIGHT first-team stars were missing from training today. Arteta was without a host of

Arsenal lock horns with Premier League title rivals Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday

Arsenal will take on Wigan Athletic for the first time in 12 years and coincidentally, it was an FA Cup clash that last saw them meet. The Gunners took on The Latics at Wembley back in 2014 as they battled out a semi-final all the way to penalties.

Arsenal confirm their bizarre starting lineup to face Mansfield Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.

Mikel Arteta has been weighing up whether to start Bukayo Saka in midfield for Arsenal at Wolves. Saka impressed in a new No10 role in Sunday’s 4-0 FA Cup win over Wigan and Arteta has said the change of position could become more regular.

Arsenal XI vs Mansfield: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for FA Cup today - Mikel Arteta will ring the changes for fifth-round clash amid hectic fixture list

Arsenal fans have been left pleased with the inclusion of Ben White in the XI for their UEFA Champions League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen.

Arsenal ultimately swatted Bayer Leverkusen aside in the Champions League, and does this suggest Mikel Arteta's team are finding their best form?