Arsenal XI vs Wigan: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup | OneFootball

Mikel Arteta expected to rotate ahead of some big games in the title race

Arsenal are set to give some of their big guns a rest when they play Wigan in the FA Cup.

It has been a typically busy period for Arsenal and with this match coming only three days after Thursday’s draw with Brentford, Arteta is set to shuffle his pack ahead of trips to Wolves and Tottenham next week.

Cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will start in goal and there should be minutes for Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly, who have had very limited involvement in recent weeks.

William Saliba missed the Brentford match due to illness. That is understood to be a short-term issue but there is every chance he is rested against Wigan anyway.

Arteta's midfield options are more limited than he would like.

Mikel Merino faces a long spell out after foot surgery and Kai Havertz will miss this match with a muscle issue, though Max Dowman is now back in training after an ankle injury.

Martin Odegaard made his return on Thursday night against Brentford, but he was seen limping heavily after the match having received treatment during the second half on a knee problem.

Odegaard has confirmed the injury is “not too bad” but the Arsenal captain is unlikely to feature.

It means Eberechi Eze should get another chance to impress despite his recent struggles, and Lewis-Skelly could get rare minutes in midfield.

In attack, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli could come into the side. Bukayo Saka is fit again after a hip issue and needs minutes to get up to speed again, but starting here would be a surprise.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly; Madueke, Eze, Martinelli; Jesus

Injured: Havertz, Merino

Doubts: Saliba, Odegaard, Dowman

Date and time: 3pm on Sunday, February 15 2026

TV channel: TNT Sports