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Arsenal host Wigan Athletic in FA Cup fourth round
Mikel Arteta's side look to advance in multiple competitions this season
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Arsenal will host Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup this weekend. The Gunners, who lead the Premier League by four points, are also set to face Manchester City in the League Cup final in March. Wigan, on the other hand, are struggling in League One and are winless in their last eight league games.
Why it matters
Arsenal are in contention for four trophies this season, and a deep run in the FA Cup could be crucial as they look to end their league title drought. For Wigan, the FA Cup represents a chance to pull off an upset and provide a bright spot in an otherwise difficult campaign.
The details
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have to manage his squad carefully, with several key players dealing with injuries and illnesses. Kai Havertz has suffered a fresh injury setback, while Mikel Merino is facing a five-month layoff. William Saliba and Martin Odegaard are also doubts for the match. Arteta is expected to rotate his lineup, with Gabriel Martinelli, who scored a hat-trick in the previous round, and Gabriel Jesus likely to feature from the start.
- The match will kick off at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Mikel Arteta
The manager of Arsenal, who are leading the Premier League and competing in multiple cup competitions this season.
Kai Havertz
An Arsenal player who has suffered a fresh injury setback and is set for another spell on the sidelines.
Mikel Merino
An Arsenal player facing a five-month layoff due to injury.
William Saliba
An Arsenal player who missed the midweek draw at Brentford through illness and remains a doubt for the match.
Martin Odegaard
An Arsenal player who sustained another knee knock and is a doubt for the match.
What’s next
If Arsenal advance, they will face the winner of the match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
The takeaway
Arsenal's squad depth will be tested as they navigate a busy schedule, but a victory over Wigan would keep them on track for a potential quadruple this season.
