"Excuses mean you cannot grow or move forward." Mikel Arteta learned many lessons from his former mentor but seems to have disregarded that particular pearl of wisdom. Arsenal's increasingly beleaguered boss blamed the "tricky" ball used in the Carabao Cup after his side's wayward performance in a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday.

One of the most storied competitions in English soccer is intensifying as Premier League teams enter the FA Cup for the third round beginning on Thursday. In the 144th edition of the tournament, Manchester United will look to repeat as champions but with a tough first-round fixture against Arsenal,

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards preview the Arsenal v. Man United match, including why the Gunners need to score early to increase confidence against a Red Devils team that lacks sound defense.

Former Arsenal defender, Nigel Winterburn has predicted the FA Cup clash between the Gunners and Manchester United. Arsenal will host Man United in the FA Cup third round tie on Sunday at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal and Manchester United will fight for a restorative victory in the stand-out tie of an FA Cup third round packed with potential giant-killings, a family divided and a Manchester derby with a difference.

Former Chelsea star Chris Sutton has backed Arsenal to secure a narrow win over Manchester United when both sides clash in the FA Cup this weekend. Arsenal and Manchester United are set to meet in the third round of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.