Arsenal’s 2025/26 could prove to be one of the most memorable in the club’s history. They are seven points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League, and they also have a last-16 Champions League tie and Carabao Cup final to come in the not-so-distant future. On March 7, Mikel Arteta’s team will take on League One strugglers Mansfield Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Field Mill. Here is our Arsenal predicted lineup for this domestic cup clash.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Mansfield
How Arsenal Have Lined Up Recently
After their recent 2-2 draw with Wolves, Arsenal were roundly criticised. However, since that slip-up, the Gunners have impressed with a resounding 4-1 win over Tottenham. They have also recorded a vital win over Chelsea, and most recently away at Brighton.
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The game at Brighton saw Arsenal line up in their recent favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, with David Raya in goal, while Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, and Piero Hincapie completed the defence.
In the holding midfield slots were Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice, with Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Eberechi Eze supporting Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal Team News
In the pre-match press conference before the Brighton game, Mikel Arteta discussed Kai Havertz, and said: “So he’s done a part of the session, we will have to wait and see whether he’s available and in which condition. The rest I don’t think there will be anybody else.”
The Gunners boss confirmed: “Ben (White) is not available.”
He also teased a potential return for Martin Odegaard, saying: “We will see.” When quizzed further on his status, Arteta said: “Yeah, we have to wait and see how comfortable he is to do certain actions.”
With a few extra days, it remains a possibility that we could see Odegaard, White and Havertz involved at some point. The only long-term injury remains Mikel Merino.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
LB: Calafiori
CB: Mosquera
CB: Salmon
RB: Timber
CM: Norgaard
CM: Havertz
LW: Martinelli
RW: Madueke