Mikel Arteta has hinted Arsenal could use their set piece prowess to hurt Manchester United again, with backup keeper Altay Bayindir set to start.
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Arsenal host Man Utd in FA CupBayindir struggled in goal in last gameArteta hints at targeting keeperFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Arsenal used their set pieces to good effect in their 2-0 Premier League win over United in December and will look to punish the Red Devils again in their third-round FA Cup clash on Sunday in that facet of the game. And after Bayindir, who is expected to start in goal ahead of first-choice stopper Andre Onana against the Gunners, conceded from a corner in their 4-3 Carabao Cup loss to Tottenham, Arteta's men will likely try and test the the Turkey international as much as possible.
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He told reporters: "If there's a way that we believe we can hurt them [United], certainly we will focus on those areas."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
For Arsenal, they will want to bounce back from their disappointing 2-0 Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle last time out, and United will want to start the defence of their FA Cup crown with a bang. Plus, bragging rights are always on the table.
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After this heavyweight FA Cup clash at the Emirates, Arsenal take on north London rivals Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday whereas United host lowly Southampton a day later.