Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round, looking to make the next stage of the competition for the first time since the Gunners won it in 2020. Their opponents currently sit 22nd in League One, and therefore, the expectation of progression has never been higher.
This would see Arsenal move further in what is their fourth competition this season. Top of the Premier League, top of the Champions League, into the last-16, and are in the final of the Carabao Cup, Mikel Arteta wants to be competitive in all tournaments.
He will be without Kai Havertz and could be further without Martin Odegaard, who suffered a knee problem against Brentford. The game will be a chance for many of the fringe players to get some gametime, and maybe for some younger stars too, with Max Dowman now back in first-team training.
Our Arsenal reporter, Tom Canton, will keep you up to date with all the build-up, match commentary and reaction. Updates to follow:
12:45Tom Canton
Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup, looking to make it past this particular stage of the tournament for the first time since the Gunners won the competition back in 2020. Eliminations to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have made this a painful experience in recent seasons.
After the draw with Brentford, the mood is low, and while this might not be the game Arsenal would want, it is an opportunity to get back to winning ways while also keeping the team fresh.
With that said, read how **football.london** believes Arteta will select for his Arsenal starting XI [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-predicted-xi-vs-wigan-33426815).
Bukayo Saka is likely to feature for Arsenal this weekend despite facing lower league opposition Wigan Athletic (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to **football.london** for live coverage of Arsenal versus Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
**Tom Canton** is in north London throughout the evening to bring you live updates!