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Arsenal vs. Wigan Athletic Lineups, FA Cup Preview
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Premier League leaders Arsenal turn their attention to the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday as they welcome Wigan Athletic to the Emirates Stadium.

Though the Gunners enter the match as heavy favorites, they will be without key duo Kai Havertz (muscular) and Mikel Merino (ankle).

It's possible that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will heavily rotate his squad and focus on league matches.

EFL League One side Wigan have endured a difficult season and are currently in the relegation zone. The Latics sit 22nd in the table with 31 points gained through 30 league matches.

The Greater Manchester club recently sacked Ryan Lowe after a seven-game winless streak. It will be up to interim head coach Glenn Whelan to inspire a change in fortunes.

Where to Watch Arsenal vs. Wigan in the FA Cup Fourth Round

Arsenal vs. Wigan Athletic will kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET and 8:30 a.m. PT in the United States.

It is scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. GMT start in the United Kingdom.

The match will be available to watch across select TV channels and streaming services in the United States and worldwide.

  • United States: ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV
  • United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App
  • Canada: Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Plus, Sportsnet 360
  • Mexico: Max Mexico
Declan Rice of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 27, 2025, in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Predicted Lineups for Arsenal and Wigan

Arsenal

  • Goalkeeper: Raya
  • Defenders: Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie
  • Midfielders: Rice, Zubimendi
  • Attackers: Madueke, Eze, Trossard, Gyokeres

Wigan

  • Goalkeeper: Tickle
  • Defenders: Fox, Kerr, Aimson
  • Midfielders: Murray, Weir, Smith, Hunt
  • Attackers: Wright, Bettoni, Saydee

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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