Arsenal can book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals today if they avoid a slip-up away to Mansfield Town.
Mikel Arteta’s side are still battling on four fronts with the first silverware of the season up for grabs later this month when they meet Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
The Gunners have won the FA Cup more than any other team but haven’t lifted it for almost six years in what is the manager’s only trophy since taking over at the Emirates.
It will be an almighty task for Mansfield this afternoon. The side sat 16th in League One have already sent Premier League opposition packing this season after beating Burnley in the previous round but today is an entirely different story.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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March 7, 2026 10:54 am
How Arsenal could line up today
Tony Mogan
There could be an opportunity for 16-year-old Marli Salmon at the back today. Max Dowman is also available again after his ankle injury but we suspect he could be saved for a role off the bench given his lengthy layoff.
Predicted XI: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Salmon, Calafiori; Norgaard, Eze, Havertz; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
March 7, 2026 10:50 am
Arsenal team news today
Tony Mogan
Mikel Arteta has made wholesale changes to his side in this competition this season and we expect more of the same today.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber will surely be rested with Willian Saliba nursing an ankle injury this week that could keep him out.
Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice are also well overdue a rest with Christian Norgaard and Kai Havertz among those who could come in.
March 7, 2026 10:48 am
What channel is Mansfield vs Arsenal on?
Tony Mogan
TNT Sports 1 have live coverage of the match this afternoon.
Of course, we would much rather you stuck it out with us.
March 7, 2026 10:46 am
What time does Mansfield vs Arsenal kick-off?
Tony Mogan
We are scheduled to get underway at 12:15pm this afternoon.
March 7, 2026 10:43 am
Tony Mogan
After what turned out to be a very good round of midweek Premier League fixtures for Arsenal, focus switches back to the FA Cup this afternoon.
Surely… surely, there will no no shock on the cards here today?
Team news and build-up is on the way.
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