FA Cup: Arsenal vs. Man United Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 12)

A heavyweight clash is set for the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday, as Man United look to upset the odds when they travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal. There will be pressure on the hosts following their defeat in the EFL Cup at the hands of Newcastle on Tuesday.

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How To Watch

• When: Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
• Where: Emirates Stadium, London, England
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Arsenal	-143
Draw	+250
Man United	+400

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Match Preview

Questions are beginning to be asked of Mikel Arteta, as Arsenal are starring down the barrel of another trophyless season. The Gunners suffered a shock 2-0 defeat in their first leg against Newcastle on Tuesday, and they already have a considerable mountain to climb to track down Liverpool in the Premier League standings.

Therefore, there will be extra emphasis on the FA Cup this term. Arsenal come into the weekend after failing to win in their last two, but they did record a 2-0 win over United last month, which should give them confidence.

Ruben Amorim will be aware that a trophy will give him breathing space in the United hot seat, and the Red Devils could yet have leading roles to play in both the FA Cup and Europa League. United’s confidence would have increased following an excellent showing at Anfield last Sunday, playing out a 2-2 draw against Liverpool.

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United and Arsenal will be colliding in the FA Cup for the 16th time this weekend, making it the second-most played fixture in the competition. However, it will be the first time that the rivals have collided in the third round.

The Red Devils were FA Cup champions last season, but the Gunners have knocked out reigning holders of the competition in each of their last six attempts. However, United have recorded wins in three of the last four meetings between the clubs in the competition.

It should also be noted that the Gunners have been eliminated in the third round in two of the last three seasons. That is as many times as they had suffered third round embarrassments in the last 25 seasons.

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Arsenal vs. Man United Picks

Arsenal’s lack of quality in the final third of the field should be assessed before this weekend, as they have relied on set pieces to overcome rivals. United looked much sounder defensively against Liverpool on Sunday, and if building on that, they could be the value play in the market.

Free Pick:

• Man United