Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Mansfield Town - FA Cup

Arsenal head to Mansfield Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup
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Arsenal travel to face Mansfield Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.

The Gunners overcame a tough test against Brighton to take a 1-0 win from the Amex in their last outing. Bukayo Saka netted the only goal with a deflected strike from the edge of the box in the early stages.

With this being a test against a League One side, Mikel Arteta is highly likely to heavily rotate his team for the trip to Field Mill with chances to come for youngsters and fringe players.

Here's how Arsenal could line up against Mansfield.


Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Mansfield Town (4-3-3)

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Goalkeeper & Defenders

Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) - Facing weaker opposition, the Spaniard will be the go-to goalkeeper once again in the cup.

Marli Salmon (RB) - With Ben White sidelined and Jurrien Timber likely to be rested, the youngster could make his first start for the Gunners.

Cristhian Mosquera (CB) - He should continue in the starting lineup after playing just over an hour against Brighton. A good chance for him to show his ability.

Piero Hincapié (CB) - A change in the defence will see him move inside to left centre back, but he should still thrive against the League One side.

Riccardo Calafiori (LB) - As Myles Lewis-Skelly is suspended, he should come in at left back to make his first start in a while against the Stags.


Midfielders

Eberechi Eze (CM) - Having started in his side's last few games, he will remain in the lineup for this game and should be looking to be in amongst the goals against weaker opposition.

Christian Nørgaard (CM) - He has been relatively limited to cup appearances since joining Arsenal last summer so there is no reason why he shouldn't be starting at the base of midfield tomorrow.

Kai Havertz (CM) - His cameo against Brighton saw him deployed up front, but he will move back into midfield for this one and will look to reignite his creative spark.


Forwards

Noni Madueke (RW) - Having lost the right wing spot to Saka again, he will be eager to make a statement as he starts in the position at Mansfield.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) - Leading the line, this is the perfect opportunity for him to get a goal or two and restore some goalscoring confidence.

Leandro Trossard (LW) - He failed to offer too much against his former side as he made a substitute appearance, but he will return to the starting lineup at Field Mill.


Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Mansfield Town: Kepa; Salmon, Mosquera, Hincapié, Calafiori; Eze, Nørgaard, Havertz; Madueke, Jesus, Trossard

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