Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: FA Cup team news and line-ups ahead of third-round blockbuster

Ruben Amorim wants consistency across the board from Manchester United after noticing a drop-off when they are not up against their big rivals.

In-between defeating crosstown rivals Manchester City last month and drawing at Premier League leaders Liverpool most recently, United were comfortably beaten by Bournemouth, Wolves and Newcastle.

United begin the defence of their FA Cup crown with a blockbuster third-round visit to Arsenal, then welcome Southampton and Brighton in the league, where they sit 13th, just seven points above the drop.

And Amorim has warned his side it is not enough to only show up on the grandest of stages as the Portuguese demanded the same level of intensity irrespective of the opposition.

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal supporters to stick with him to help land the club’s first trophy in five years.

A number of disgruntled fans headed for a premature exit at the Emirates Stadium during Arsenal’s midweek opening-leg defeat of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Newcastle.

The Gunners are still in the hunt for the Premier League – six points behind leaders Liverpool – and on course to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League.

They also topped the Premier League table for the last calendar year, but their 2-0 loss to the Magpies dealt a major blow in their pursuit of landing a trophy this season.

Ruben Amorim insisted he will not prioritise the Premier League over the FA Cup and plans to field his strongest Manchester United side for their third-round clash at Arsenal.

While Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir would replace Andre Onana in goal for Sunday’s blockbuster clash at the Emirates Stadium, the Portuguese wants to build on last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof remain sidelined, and Marcus Rashford will likely be out of the squad as he reportedly looks for a move away.

Arsenal have no new injury concerns after the defeat to Newcastle, though Ethan Nwaneri remains sidelined alongside long-term absentees Ben White and Bukayo Saka. Takehiro Tomiyasu is nearing a return, but this match will likely come too soon for the Japan international.

It remains to be seen whether Arteta will change much to the starting eleven, with the Spaniard likely to retain a similar side to the one that lost to Newcastle as he tries to balance a title chase with some cup success.

Riccardo Calafiori could make a return left-back, while Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko will also be hopeful of making a start.

Either of Jorginho or Mikel Merino could come in for Thomas Partey in midfield, while both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus could start upfront or on the wings.

Arsenal vs Manchester United will kick off at 3pm GMT on Sunday, 12 January at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 2.35pm. Subscribers will also be able to stream the match online on BBC iPlayer.

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Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates today in the pick of the ties from the third round of the FA Cup.

Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to bounce back from the disappointment of a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final in midweek, and they are offered the perfect chance to do so at home to an old rival in their first FA Cup match of the season.

United are in buoyant mood after an impressive display in their draw away at Liverpool last weekend, but it remains to be seen if they can carry that bit of momentum and avoid going out of the competition at the first hurdle.

United famously beat both Liverpool and Manchester City on the way to lifting the trophy last season, but they could become one of the first holders this century to go out in the third round if they lose in the capital.