Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic FA Cup preview, team news and prediction
Arsenal looks to advance in the FA Cup against Wigan Athletic after a strong previous round performance.
Arsenal will face Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup this Sunday at the Emirates Stadium, reviving memories of their thrilling semi-final clash in 2013-14. As the Premier League leaders, Arsenal comes into the match confident, having secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Portsmouth in the previous round, while Wigan, currently struggling in League One, surprisingly edged past Preston North End with a 1-0 win.
Despite their history as the FA Cup's most successful club with 14 titles, Arsenal has had a rough time progressing beyond the fourth round in recent years, failing to do so since their win in 2020. They were eliminated in the fourth round in both the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons by Southampton and Manchester City respectively. Under manager Mikel Arteta, the team aims to make a deeper run in this year's competition and is determined to seize the opportunity against Wigan.
The significance of this match is heightened for Arsenal as they pursue multiple trophies this season and are keen to establish their dominance in the FA Cup once again. The outcome against Wigan could set the tone for their campaign moving forward and reaffirm their status as contenders in both domestic and European competitions.