Gabriel Jesus Makes Comeback for Arsenal in FA Cup Third Round: Team Updates
Emirates FA Cup Third Round: Gabriel Jesus Returns to Starting Lineup for Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus has made a return to Arsenal’s starting lineup for the Emirates FA Cup third-round clash against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. This marks one of three changes made to the squad.
Gabriel Jesus Makes Comeback for Arsenal in FA Cup Third Round
The Brazilian forward, who came on as a substitute midweek against Newcastle United, now starts. Joining him in the lineup are Mikel Merino and Jorginho, who replace Declan Rice and Thomas Partey in midfield. Leandro Trossard also makes way for these adjustments.
The defense remains unchanged, with Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Myles Lewis-Skelly playing in front of goalkeeper David Raya. Martin Ødegaard captains the side, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli maintaining their positions up front.
Riccardo Calafiori misses out due to injury and is not included in the 20-member squad.
Manchester United’s Updates
The visitors did not play midweek and have made two changes to the team that drew 2-2 with Liverpool last weekend. Altay Bayındır replaces André Onana as the goalkeeper, while Alejandro Garnacho comes in for Amad Diallo.
Line-ups for the Arsenal vs. Manchester United Match
Arsenal:
1.) Starting XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Jorginho, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Jesus, Havertz.
2.) Substitutes: Neto, Zinchenko, Tierney, Kiwior, Partey, Rice, Trossard, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji.
Manchester United:
1.) Starting XI: Bayındır, Dalot, De Ligt, Maguire, Martínez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Garnacho, Højlund.
2.) Substitutes: Onana, Zirkzee, Malacia, Eriksen, Yoro, Amad, Casemiro, Antony, Collier.
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