Mikel Arteta says winning the FA Cup at an empty Wembley five years ago has made him hungry to lift the trophy again - but this time in front of Arsenal ’s fans. The Gunners won the FA Cup back in August 2020 during Arteta’s first season in charge.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Manchester United will be a different proposition in Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash as a result of extra training time with Ruben Amorim.

Finally, Arteta was quizzed on the FA Cup ball after criticising the ball used in the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle: "We adapt. In the Champions League, it's different. Every ball is different, different flight. It's not an excuse. Every pitch is different - the weather is different."

Mikel Arteta believes Ruben Amorim is taking over Manchester United in a “better place” than when he was handed the reins at Arsenal. Amorim was appointed Manchester United boss in November after the club parted ways with Erik ten Hag.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is impressed by the impact new boss Ruben Amorim has had on Manchester United, and expects it to be a beautiful game when the two teams face off in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta is wary of the threat of Manchester United ahead of Arsenal’s ‘beautiful’ FA Cup tie against the holders.Arsenal host Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday,