Match preview: Arsenal v United

United lost 2-0 last time out in the capital, with both of the goals we conceded coming from corners. However, Ruben Amorim’s men will head into the game with our spirit boosted, after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Liverpool last time out. With extra time on the training pitch as well, United should feel sharper and more tactically tuned to take on the Gunners.

Our opponents currently sit second in the Premier League table, six points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, but tasted defeat in their last game at home to Newcastle, losing 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.

Ahead of the game on Sunday, here's everything you need to know, including details of the exclusive live coverage, team news from both sides, how Arsenal may set up and more…

HOW TO WATCH

The game will take place on Sunday, with kick off at 15:00 GMT. UK-based viewers will be able to watch the game live on BBC One and in the BBC iPlayer app.

MUTV's build-up to the game starts at 13:55 GMT, with coverage continuing right through until 17:45 GMT. You can listen along to the game through our radio commentary, with pre-match and post-match coverage also offered, live from the Emirates Stadium.

For live updates and stats from the game, you can visit the Match Centre on the United App and Man Utd.com, while highlights will be available from Monday.

TEAM NEWS

Ruben Amorim will be glad to have a mostly healthy side to pick from, with just a few players likely to be missing due to injury.

Mason Mount has been sidelined after being forced to come off early last month in the Manchester derby, while Luke Shaw is still recovering after his setback, which has kept him out since before the league fixture in north London in early December.

Marcus Rashford missed the Anfield game at the weekend due to illness, and Victor Lindelof has also been missing, with his last appearance being against Spurs in December.

Mikel Arteta’s men will be without their main man in Bukayo Saka, with the winger facing a prolonged period on the sidelines after hamstring surgery. Breakout teenager Ethan Nwaneri has joined Saka on the treatment table and Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are also expected to be absent.

OPPOSITION REPORT

Arsenal are currently chasing Liverpool in pursuit of the Premier League title, but failed to close the gap on the leaders, drawing away to Brighton last time out.

The Gunners now have a tough task to turn their Carabao Cup semi-final tie around, with the return fixture at St.James’ Park coming in early February.

Despite Saka being injured, Arsenal still have plenty of talented players who will look to hurt United. It remains to be seen who will replace him on the right-hand side, especially with Nwaneri also out.

Leandro Trossard is an option there, while Raheem Sterling is back from a short injury and featured on the bench in their last game. Martin Odegaard also remains a creative threat and will be on set-piece duty alongside Declan Rice.

DID YOU KNOW?

United and Arsenal are the two most successful sides in the history of the FA Cup, with our triumph at Wembley last May drawing us on to 13 tournament victories, one behind Arsenal's 14.

The Gunners have garnered a reputation for their lethal corner kicks this term, scoring an impressive nine goals from that area of the pitch in the league alone.

Defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba have an assured physical presence in both boxes, scoring five Premier League goals between them, with the latter netting in the league fixture in December.

RIVALS WATCH

The FA Cup third round is always a cherished and busy week in the footballing calendar, with teams from all four professional leagues, plus non-league, involved at this stage…

THURSDAY 9 JANUARY

Sheffield United v Cardiff (19:00)
Everton v Peterborough (19:45)
Fulham v Watford (19:45)

FRIDAY 10 JANUARY

Wycombe v Portsmouth (19:45)
Aston Villa v West Ham (20:00)

SATURDAY 11 JANUARY

Birmingham v Lincoln (12:00)
Bristol City v Wolves (12:00)
Middlesbrough v Blackburn (12:00)
Liverpool v Accrington (12:15)
Leicester v QPR (14:00)
Bournemouth v West Brom
Brentford v Plymouth
Chelsea v Morecambe
Exeter v Oxford
Norwich v Brighton
Nottingham Forest v Luton
Preston v Charlton
Reading v Burnley
Sunderland v Stoke
Leeds v Harrogate (17:45)
Manchester City v Salford (17:45)
Coventry v Sheffield Wednesday (18:00)
Leyton Orient v Derby (18:00)
Mansfield v Wigan (18:00)

SUNDAY 12 JANUARY

Hull v Doncaster (12:00)
Tamworth v Tottenham (12:30)
Arsenal v UNITED
Crystal Palace v Stockport
Ipswich v Bristol Rovers
Newcastle v Bromley
Southampton v Swansea (16:30)

MONDAY 13 JANUARY

Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge (19:30)

All times in GMT. All kick-offs 15:00 unless stated.