Amorim's team news update

The tie of the third round takes place at the Emirates Stadium, with the Reds aiming to knock the Gunners out on their home patch, in front of a sizeable away following.

Having already stated that Altay Bayindir will start in goal and Marcus Rashford is available again after illness, during his press conference, the boss elaborated further on his plans in a discussion with MUTV's Mark Sullivan at Carrington.

There is a doubt over Amad's participation but Amorim is hopeful to have December's Player of the Month available for the 15:00 GMT kick-off.

Amad signed a new long-term contract this week and has been in superb form, scoring the equaliser at Liverpool last time out in the Premier League, and offering real quality in an advanced role after initially being deployed at wing-back in the head coach's 3-4-2-1 formation.

Although suffering a knock, our no.16 will be keen to feature in the capital in a competition he knows well, following his heroics in the sensational 4-3 victory over Liverpool in last year's quarter-finals.

"Vic [Victor Lindelof] continues out, Jonny [Evans] continues out," Amorim told club media. "Amad has a little injury but I think he can recover.

"Luke Shaw continues his improvement, Mason Mount also.

"The rest are strong to compete for a place and to play again."

The Gunners are without Bukayo Saka but Raheem Sterling is fit again after illness.