Arsenal predicted XI vs Mansfield Town as Salmon and Dowman start among eight changes

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A look at the Arsenal team Mikel Arteta may select to take on Mansfield Town on Saturday afternoon in the FA Cup

Arsenal take on Mansfield Town in the FA Cup in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Mikel Arteta has limited options due to both suspensions (Myles Lewis-Skelly) and injuries, as William Saliba, Ben White, Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino remain out.

Furthermore, the game is likely an opportunity to rest certain players as Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber were not spotted in pre-match training. Considering the opponent, it might also give some younger players the opportunity for involvement in the fixture.

The FA Cup has likely dropped to the fourth-most important competition for the Gunners after reaching the Carabao Cup final. They travel to Germany on Tuesday for the clash with Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League and have the edge in the title race.

Here is who football.london is predicting to start against the Seagulls:

Kepa Arrizabalaga

David Raya has been excellent, but for the first time, it does feel as though Arsenal finally have a competent number two in Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Marli Salmon

With Ben White out and Timber needing a rest, it might be time for Marli Salmon to be given his first-ever senior start after making a number of appearances from the bench.

Cristhian Mosquera

Coming in against Brighton to replace Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera did not have his best game, but he remains an impressive option to choose from.

Piero Hincapie

Gabriel's absence from training would appear to suggest that Piero Hincapie will likely be the other centre-half option, but Jaden Dixon, who signed from Stoke City in January, may also get a chance.

Riccardo Calafiori

The Italian came on at left-back at Brighton and certainly helped close out the game and regain control. Calafiori needs to find some consistency in his game, avoiding injuries as best he can.

Christian Norgaard

The cup competitions have given the Danish midfielder the opportunity to start matches, and with both Rice and Zubimendi looking very tired, Norgaard needs to step up.

Kai Havertz

With the midfield options thin on the ground, it might be that the German again moves into midfield for this game, as he also builds up some important fitness.

Max Dowman

Back from injury and ready to make his first appearance after getting some valuable minutes for the under-21s. This could be an exciting moment.

Noni Madueke

Resting Bukayo Saka means that Noni Madueke, who missed the last two matches, is fully rested and fresh to come in here.

Gabriel Jesus

Also an unused substitute in midweek, Gabriel Jesus is operating in a touch spot now that Havertz has returned and needs to do more with the opportunities given to him.

Gabriel Martinelli

The cup competitions have been where the Brazilian has come alive, and after a difficult game in Brighton, he might need this to help rediscover some form again.