Arsenal predicted XI vs Wigan Athletic as Bukayo Saka plan considered for fixture pile-up

Viktor Gyokeres is predicted to start for Arsenal against Wigan in the FA Cup

Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup, looking to make it past this particular stage of the tournament for the first time since the Gunners won the competition back in 2020. Eliminations to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have made this a painful experience in recent seasons.

After the draw with Brentford, the mood is low, and while this might not be the game Arsenal would want, it is an opportunity to get back to winning ways while also keeping the team fresh.

With that said, here is how football.london believes Arteta will select for his Arsenal starting XI...

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Kepa Arrizabalaga

The Arsenal cup goalkeeper returns to the eleven after helping his team into their first major final since 2020.

Ben White

Jurrien Timber has come in for some scrutiny of late, and this is a chance for Ben White to come in and start at right back.

Cristhian Mosquera

Having just come on to replace William Saliba, the Spaniard showed up against Brentford and saved the Gunners from conceding a late goal.

Gabriel

It would be great to offer Gabriel a break, but with the shortage of options elsewhere, it makes it difficult to rest everybody.

Riccardo Calafiori

Needs minutes and time to rediscover his form, and a start here is a great way to try and find that for the Italian.

Myles Lewis-Skelly

Many have called for the youngster to get minutes in the midfield, and that could be possible here, but it remains an unlikely reality.

Christian Norgaard

A player deserving of more minutes based on what we’ve seen so far this season, and where Arteta is starting to face questions on the matter.

Eberechi Eze

A player who needs to find a goal, having been without one or an assist in his last 15 games.

Noni Madueke

With Bukayo Saka close to returning, he needs minutes, but not from the start, and so Noni Madueke is the one to continue in the right wing role.

Gabriel Jesus

Viktor Gyokeres is now the undisputed starting centre-forward, meaning the man to rotate in will be Viktor Gyokeres.

Gabriel Martinelli

The Brazilian winger missed a huge chance to give the Gunners the win on Thursday in the closing moments and needs a lift, which he could perhaps find here.

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