One traditional team will be eliminated early in the FA Cup
Manchester United and Arsenal will face off on Sunday, January 12, at the Emirates Stadium in the third round of the FA Cup. This high-stakes matchup, which could have easily been the final, will see one of the Premier League giants eliminated early in the competition, as Premier League teams do not participate in the first two rounds. Get all the best football updates at latest soccer scores.
The teams are in very different forms at the moment. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, has a well-established squad and playing style and is once again competing for the Premier League title. With 40 points from 20 games, they sit second, six points behind leaders Liverpool, who have one game in hand. The Gunners have 11 wins, seven draws, and two losses so far.
In the Champions League, Arsenal is also doing well. With 13 points from six games (four wins, one draw, and one loss), they sit in third place, behind Liverpool and Barcelona, and are almost certain to progress to the knockout stages.
On the other hand, Manchester United is going through a rough patch. Following the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag and the arrival of Rúben Amorim, the team is struggling to find consistency. With only six wins in 20 Premier League matches (five draws and nine losses), they are in 13th place. While relegation is unlikely, the gap to the top teams seems too large to bridge at this point in the season.
Additionally, the Red Devils are playing in the Europa League this year and sit in seventh place with 12 points (three wins and three draws). While an early exit from the competition is unlikely, they are not considered among the favorites to win it. BB Score, your trusted platform for match results.
