Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring Arsenal's third goal in the 3-2 Premier League victory against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023. Action Images
Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring Arsenal's third goal in the 3-2 Premier League victory against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023. Action Images
Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winner. PA
Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winner. PA
Eddie Nketiah celebrates with Bukayo Saka. Getty
Eddie Nketiah celebrates with Bukayo Saka. Getty
Lisandro Martinez celebrates after scoring Manchester United's second goal. AP
Lisandro Martinez celebrates after scoring Manchester United's second goal. AP
Lisandro Martinez celebrates with Bruno Fernandes. Getty
Lisandro Martinez celebrates with Bruno Fernandes. Getty
Martinez celebrates after scoring. AP
Martinez celebrates after scoring. AP
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez scores their second goal past Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale. Reuters
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez scores their second goal past Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale. Reuters
Bukayo Saka celebrates with Gabriel after scoring Arsenal's second goal. Getty
Bukayo Saka celebrates with Gabriel after scoring Arsenal's second goal. Getty
Bukayo Saka scores Arsenal's second goal. Action Images
Bukayo Saka scores Arsenal's second goal. Action Images
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Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring. Action Images
Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal. PA
Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal. PA
Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates. AP
Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates. AP
Eddie Nketiah heads Arsenal level at Emirates Stadium. AP
Eddie Nketiah heads Arsenal level at Emirates Stadium. AP
United's Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scores past Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Getty
United's Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scores past Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Getty
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline. PA
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline. PA
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Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring. EPA
Rashford celebrates the opening goal. EPA
Rashford celebrates the opening goal. EPA
Bruno Fernandes battles for possession with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal. Getty
Bruno Fernandes battles for possession with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal. Getty
Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag watches the action. EPA
Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag watches the action. EPA

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Mikel Arteta and Arsenal ready for big test against 'best team in the world' Man City

Spanish manager returns to former club for FA Cup fourth-round clash on Friday

Gareth Cox

January 25, 2023

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ready for “a big test against the best football team in the world” when his team take on Manchester City in the FA Cup on Friday.

The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League five points clear of second-placed City and have a game in hand on the reigning champions.

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Arteta will be returning to his old stamping ground this week having been assistant to Pep Guardiola at City for three years before leaving to take over as the main man at Arsenal in 2019.

Having missed out on a Champions League spot last season, Arsenal have not looked back this campaign having won 16 of their 19 matches, losing just once – away to Manchester United back in September.

But despite their stunning form – having just secured a revenge victory over United on Sunday – Arteta insists Guardiola's side still hold the advantage going into Friday's fourth-round clash.

“This is a big test against, in my opinion, the best football team in the world,” said the Spaniard. “I am looking forward to it. It will tell us a lot about where we are.

“The key word is belief. Our staff and players believe. And from the atmosphere at the Emirates against Manchester United on Sunday, even though we went behind, you could sense that the supporters and players believed we could go on and win it.

“I am extremely proud and privileged to be in this moment at the football club. We are all feeling that energy from everyone as we continue to try to get the club back where it belongs.”

Whatever the result in Manchester on Friday, Arteta does not believe it will have any bearing on when the two teams meet again in the league on February 15 at the Emirates Stadium.

“They will be very different games so there is no comparison, but let's see,” he said.

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ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale 6: Early collision with Fernandes had United appealing for penalty, but it was rightly ignored. No chance with wonderful Rashford finish. Fine save from deflected shot from the same player in th second half but then flapped badly at a corner ahead of United’s second. AFP
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale 6: Early collision with Fernandes had United appealing for penalty, but it was rightly ignored. No chance with wonderful Rashford finish. Fine save from deflected shot from the same player in th second half but then flapped badly at a corner ahead of United’s second. AFP
Ben White 6: Challenge on the in-form Rashford resulted in the game’s first yellow card in the first half which might explain his half-time substitution with the Gunners not taking risk of going down to 10 men with the game evenly poised. AP
Ben White 6: Challenge on the in-form Rashford resulted in the game’s first yellow card in the first half which might explain his half-time substitution with the Gunners not taking risk of going down to 10 men with the game evenly poised. AP
Gabriel 7: Slight slackness early on when he allowed a hopeful Lisandro Martinez long ball across th box that resulted in Ramsdale’s coming together with Fernandes. Keane v Vieira-esque head-to-head ‘discussion’ with th Portuguese midfielder in a game that was throwback to that era. Getty
Gabriel 7: Slight slackness early on when he allowed a hopeful Lisandro Martinez long ball across th box that resulted in Ramsdale’s coming together with Fernandes. Keane v Vieira-esque head-to-head ‘discussion’ with th Portuguese midfielder in a game that was throwback to that era. Getty
William Saliba 8: Another assured display from th French defender. Cool, calm, and times challenges so well and never put a foot wrong. Getty
William Saliba 8: Another assured display from th French defender. Cool, calm, and times challenges so well and never put a foot wrong. Getty
Olseksandr Zinchenko 8: Played a key role in the build-up for Nketiah’s goal then scuffed a low strike across the penalty area that almost ended up picking out Nketiah just before the break. Fine job keeping Antony under control. Getty
Olseksandr Zinchenko 8: Played a key role in the build-up for Nketiah’s goal then scuffed a low strike across the penalty area that almost ended up picking out Nketiah just before the break. Fine job keeping Antony under control. Getty
Thomas Partey 7: Fired a shot just wide in the opening couple of minutes but was sloppy in possession then skinned by Rashford for the opening goal. Went on to help Arsenal win the midfield battle. AFP
Thomas Partey 7: Fired a shot just wide in the opening couple of minutes but was sloppy in possession then skinned by Rashford for the opening goal. Went on to help Arsenal win the midfield battle. AFP
Granit Xhaka 8: Nice ball to set up an early chance for midfield partner Partey and even better delivery to supply the cross for Nketiah’s equaliser. What a season the Swiss is having. Superb again. AP
Granit Xhaka 8: Nice ball to set up an early chance for midfield partner Partey and even better delivery to supply the cross for Nketiah’s equaliser. What a season the Swiss is having. Superb again. AP
Martin Odegaard 8: Very impressive shift from Norwegian, winning challenges, great passing and movement. Was Arsenal’s heartbeat throughout. Getty
Martin Odegaard 8: Very impressive shift from Norwegian, winning challenges, great passing and movement. Was Arsenal’s heartbeat throughout. Getty
Bukayo Saka 9: Exploded into the game just after the break when he cut inside Eriksen before fizzing home a stunning strike from the edge of the area to put his team 2-1 up. Then hit the post with a similar effort that took a slight deflection. AFP
Bukayo Saka 9: Exploded into the game just after the break when he cut inside Eriksen before fizzing home a stunning strike from the edge of the area to put his team 2-1 up. Then hit the post with a similar effort that took a slight deflection. AFP
Gabriel Martinelli 7: Missed a chance for a quick leveller when he curled a shot wide of target from a well-worked corner. Always threatening down the left and had an intriguing battle against Wan-Bissaka. Getty
Gabriel Martinelli 7: Missed a chance for a quick leveller when he curled a shot wide of target from a well-worked corner. Always threatening down the left and had an intriguing battle against Wan-Bissaka. Getty
Eddie Nketiah 8: Headed Arsenal level just seven minutes after United had opened the scoring – his 12th goal in his last 13 starts at Emirates Stadium. Denied another by fine De Gea reaction save before grabbing the winner with a lovely flicked finish. AP
Eddie Nketiah 8: Headed Arsenal level just seven minutes after United had opened the scoring – his 12th goal in his last 13 starts at Emirates Stadium. Denied another by fine De Gea reaction save before grabbing the winner with a lovely flicked finish. AP
SUBS: Takehiro Tomiyasu (On for White 46’) 7: Always looking to push forward after coming on, although keeping tabs on Rashford was his big test which he pretty much passed. AP
SUBS: Takehiro Tomiyasu (On for White 46’) 7: Always looking to push forward after coming on, although keeping tabs on Rashford was his big test which he pretty much passed. AP
Learndro Tossard (On for Martinelli 82’) N/A. Reuters Rob Holding (On for Odegaard 90+3’) N/A.
Learndro Tossard (On for Martinelli 82’) N/A. Reuters Rob Holding (On for Odegaard 90+3’) N/A.
MAN UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea 6: Beaten from distance by Saka. Conceded three goals for the first time since Brentford (and for the second time at Arsenal in nine months), but made some notable saves, the best from close range from Nketiah as Arsenal pushed for a third. Unusually poor goal kicks. AP
MAN UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea 6: Beaten from distance by Saka. Conceded three goals for the first time since Brentford (and for the second time at Arsenal in nine months), but made some notable saves, the best from close range from Nketiah as Arsenal pushed for a third. Unusually poor goal kicks. AP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 6: An enthralling match but an awkward afternoon for the Londoner and he twice cost his side in moves involving Nketiah, whom he played onside for the winning goal. Better up against Martinelli AFP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 6: An enthralling match but an awkward afternoon for the Londoner and he twice cost his side in moves involving Nketiah, whom he played onside for the winning goal. Better up against Martinelli AFP
Lisandro Martinez 7: Lifted a header perfectly from his bandaged head to make it 2-2 for his first United goal. He read the bounce brilliantly before that and ran to the travelling fans to celebrate. Useful going forward, too, but could have done better for two Arsenal goals. Went in well on the wonderful Odegaard and blocked from Xhaka too. AP
Lisandro Martinez 7: Lifted a header perfectly from his bandaged head to make it 2-2 for his first United goal. He read the bounce brilliantly before that and ran to the travelling fans to celebrate. Useful going forward, too, but could have done better for two Arsenal goals. Went in well on the wonderful Odegaard and blocked from Xhaka too. AP
Raphael Varane 7: The most comfortable United defender and not the one targeted by Arsenal. Calm. How did his defence concede three? His mentality is not an issue, but his manager was angry at the end and said: “At this moment I am annoyed. I told the players if you want to win trophies you have to change your mentality.” PA
Raphael Varane 7: The most comfortable United defender and not the one targeted by Arsenal. Calm. How did his defence concede three? His mentality is not an issue, but his manager was angry at the end and said: “At this moment I am annoyed. I told the players if you want to win trophies you have to change your mentality.” PA
Luke Shaw 6: His most challenging game for a while against the best team in the league. Backed off all the way into the 16-yard box, leading Saka, his tormentor as the game went on, towards his best foot to shoot. Reuters
Luke Shaw 6: His most challenging game for a while against the best team in the league. Backed off all the way into the 16-yard box, leading Saka, his tormentor as the game went on, towards his best foot to shoot. Reuters
Scott McTominay 7: Header kept out by Ramsdale, as was a shot after 28 minutes. Gave it a good go in his first league start since he lost his place to Casemiro at the start of October, but he’s not got the Brazilian’s influence. Few have. Getty
Scott McTominay 7: Header kept out by Ramsdale, as was a shot after 28 minutes. Gave it a good go in his first league start since he lost his place to Casemiro at the start of October, but he’s not got the Brazilian’s influence. Few have. Getty
Christian Eriksen 6: Inswinging corner from the left led to Martinez’s equaliser, but he doesn’t have the defensive qualities of Casemiro and his role in losing the ball and then letting Saka get his shot off didn’t cover him with glory. Better going forward but found it hard to influence a game against the league leaders. EPA
Christian Eriksen 6: Inswinging corner from the left led to Martinez’s equaliser, but he doesn’t have the defensive qualities of Casemiro and his role in losing the ball and then letting Saka get his shot off didn’t cover him with glory. Better going forward but found it hard to influence a game against the league leaders. EPA
Bruno Fernandes 7: Early penalty appeal turned down. Denied Xhaka with a clearance. Set up Rashford his exceptional opener. Involved as ever but met his match against top-level opponents. AFP
Bruno Fernandes 7: Early penalty appeal turned down. Denied Xhaka with a clearance. Set up Rashford his exceptional opener. Involved as ever but met his match against top-level opponents. AFP
Antony 5: Another challenging day, but he’s getting a lot of help at Carrington and his defensive game was much improved. Broke on the right and set up McTominay for a shot, but much of his attacks come to nothing in a game United never looked like winning. PA
Antony 5: Another challenging day, but he’s getting a lot of help at Carrington and his defensive game was much improved. Broke on the right and set up McTominay for a shot, but much of his attacks come to nothing in a game United never looked like winning. PA
Marcus Rashford 8: Superb strike to beat Partey and shoot to put United ahead, his first away league goal in over two years. A second effort was well saved by Ramsdale. Seventeen goals so far this season. AFP
Marcus Rashford 8: Superb strike to beat Partey and shoot to put United ahead, his first away league goal in over two years. A second effort was well saved by Ramsdale. Seventeen goals so far this season. AFP
Wout Weghorst 6: Willing. Held the ball up well and played others in like Antony. A reference for his teammates and a physical challenge for the Arsenal defenders too but never looked like scoring. AFP
Wout Weghorst 6: Willing. Held the ball up well and played others in like Antony. A reference for his teammates and a physical challenge for the Arsenal defenders too but never looked like scoring. AFP
SUBS: Fred (Antony 71’) 6: Lost out in the challenge which ended up with Arsenal’s winner; Alejandro Garnacho (Varane 90’) N/A. Getty
SUBS: Fred (Antony 71’) 6: Lost out in the challenge which ended up with Arsenal’s winner; Alejandro Garnacho (Varane 90’) N/A. Getty

“The important thing is to play well and try to win. Winning gives you momentum, breeds confidence and helps you to prepare for the next match. That will be our focus on Friday.

“In some ways it will define our season … because if we are able to win on Friday we will go into the next round and they won't.

“It is a very important competition for us and winning will define this moment, for sure, as it will give us a chance to try to go on and win this trophy.”

It is not just Arteta heading back to take on his former club as full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko will be returning for the first time since leaving the North West for London in a £30 million ($35.8m) move back in July.

And striker Gabriel Jesus also made the same journey during the summer but is currently out of action after injuring his knee while out at the Qatar World Cup with Brazil.

But Zinchenko is available and Arteta is delighted with what the Ukrainian has brought the club since arriving. “We know he is a player that gives us everything we want in that position. He gives us versatility but takes a lot of attention as well, freeing up spaces for us, which is really important,” said Arteta.

“I would especially highlight his intensity. What he brought is a real desire to win and to make something special with this team. The experiences he has had in the past are really helpful to that.”

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