How to watch today's Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Arsenal will face Manchester United in the FA Cup third round at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday.

The Gunners come into this fixture riding a mixed wave of recent form. They've secured three victories, one draw, and suffered one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. Displaying sharpness in attack, Arsenal have found the net 10 times while conceding five, keeping a solitary clean sheet. However, a goalless draw with Brighton and a loss to Newcastle in their most recent outings have highlighted areas needing improvement as they gear up for this crucial tie.

In stark contrast, Manchester United have endured a torrid run, failing to win any of their last five games. Four defeats and a solitary draw have seen United ship 13 goals while managing to score just five, with three games ending goalless for them. Despite their struggles, a spirited 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield in their previous match offers hope, and they will aim to replicate that grit on another challenging away day.

Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United online - TV channels & live streams

In the United States (US), the FA Cup match between Arsenal and Man United will be available to watch and stream online live through ESPN+.

In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be available to watch live online on BBC One, while streaming options are available through BBC iPlayer.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United kick-off time

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Emirates Stadium

The FA Cup match between Arsenal and Manchester United will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.

It will kick off at 10 am ET/7 am PT/ 3 pm GMT on Sunday, January 12, in the US.

Team news & squads

Arsenal vs Manchester United lineups

Arsenal

4-3-3

Formation

3-4-2-1

MUN

22

D. Raya

12

J. Timber

2

W. Saliba

49

M. Lewis-Skelly

6

Gabriel

8

M. Oedegaard

23

M. Merino

20

Jorginho

9

G. Jesus

11

G. Martinelli

29

K. Havertz

1

A. Bayindir

5

H. Maguire

20

D. Dalot

6

L. Martinez

3

N. Mazraoui

4

M. de Ligt

25

M. Ugarte

8

B. Fernandes

37

K. Mainoo

17

A. Garnacho

9

R. Hoejlund

3-4-2-1

MUN

ARS

-Line up

• 22

  D. Raya

• 12

  J. Timber

  100’

• 2

  W. Saliba

• 49

  M. Lewis-Skelly

  91’

• 6

  Gabriel

  63’

  70’

• 8

  M. Oedegaard

  70’

• 23

  M. Merino

  73’

• 20

  Jorginho

  113’

• 9

  G. Jesus

  40’

• 11

  G. Martinelli

• 29

  K. Havertz

  72’

Substitutes

• 15

  J. Kiwior

• 41

  D. Rice

  73’

• 30

  R. Sterling

  40’

• 3

  K. Tierney

  113’

• 19

  L. Trossard

  91’

• 32

  Neto

• 17

  O. Zinchenko

• 5

  T. Partey

  100’

• 37

  N. Butler-Oyedeji

Manager

• Mikel Arteta

MUN

-Line up

• 1

  A. Bayindir

• 5

  H. Maguire

  70’

  104’

• 20

  D. Dalot

  49’

  61’

• 6

  L. Martinez

  29’

• 3

  N. Mazraoui

• 4

  M. de Ligt

• 25

  M. Ugarte

  91’

• 8

  B. Fernandes

  38’

  52’

• 37

  K. Mainoo

  56’

  81’

• 17

  A. Garnacho

  52’

  80’

• 9

  R. Hoejlund

  81’

Substitutes

• 21

  Antony

• 14

  C. Eriksen

• 11

  J. Zirkzee

  81’

• 18

  Casemiro

• 15

  L. Yoro

  104’

• 43

  T. Collyer

  81’

• 12

  T. Malacia

  91’

• 24

  A. Onana

• 16

  A. Diallo

  80’

Manager

• Ruben Amorim

Arsenal team news

With the North London Derby looming and Mikel Arteta fielding a strong XI in midweek, some squad rotation is expected for this matchup. Raheem Sterling, recently returning from injury, might feature after being an unused substitute against Newcastle. Summer signings Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori could also be handed minutes. In goal, Neto may be handed his debut, replacing David Raya, while injuries to Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu limit Arteta’s options.

Manchester United team news

Ruben Amorim, meanwhile, has largely frozen out Marcus Rashford, with the forward reportedly seeking a move away from Old Trafford this month. United will also be without Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof, who are sidelined due to injuries.

Amorim is expected to field a strong lineup, retaining much of the side that impressed at Anfield. Leny Yoro is likely to replace Matthijs de Ligt at right centre-back, while Alejandro Garnacho is pushing for a starting spot after a promising cameo last time out. Joshua Zirkzee, who endured a tough outing against Newcastle, could lead the line, with Rasmus Højlund struggling to find form ahead of this high-stakes battle in north London.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ARS

Last 5 matches

MUN

3

Wins

0

Draws

2

Wins

• Arsenal

  2

  -

  0

  Manchester United

• Arsenal

  2

  -

  1

  Manchester United

• Manchester United

  0

  -

  1

  Arsenal

• Arsenal

  3

  -

  1

  Manchester United

• Manchester United

  2

  -

  0

  Arsenal

8

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

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