Arsenal v Manchester United – FA Cup TV channel, free live stream, injury news and team updates

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Arsenal are back in domestic cup action over the weekend as they play host to rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup third round.

The Gunners will be looking to bounce back with a win, following on from their awkward defeat to Newcastle in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.

Taking on Manchester United and grabbing a win could help cure those blues, though Arsenal will need to be careful of their quality.

Ruben Amorim has struggled with inconsistency since taking over, but he has coached a win over Manchester City and a draw against Liverpool.

It shows Mikel Arteta where he has to be careful, with a clash in the FA Cup offering another chance at silverware.

So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal vs Manchester United.

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Arsenal v Manchester United – FA Cup kick-off time and date

Arsenal will play host to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in front of a packed-out crowd.

Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm (GMT), with fans eagerly anticipating another big clash in the rivalry between the two teams.

What TV channel is Arsenal v Manchester United on?

The match between Arsenal and Manchester United will be available to watch on free-to-air television, with the BBC holding the rights to the FA Cup.

With BBC One hosting the build-up, action and reaction, fans will be able to watch for free with a valid TV licence.

Arsenal v Manchester United free live stream

Due to the match being broadcast on the BBC, there will also be a free live stream available to follow the coverage.

BBC iPlayer will host the stream on computer and smartphone devices, with a valid BBC account and TV licence required.

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Arsenal injury and team news

Arsenal have several different injury issues to grapple with when they take on Manchester United, with a few key stars missing.

Ethan Nwaneri, Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all long-term doubts for the side in the coming months.

Fortunately, there have been returns for Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz this week, which should see the pair in line to feature.

It remains to be seen just how much rotation Mikel Arteta can afford, trying to balance strength with freshness in his team.

Man United team news and injuries

There are four guaranteed issues for Manchester United to deal with when it comes to injury absences over the weekend.

A trio of Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw appear to be sidelined for a while with differing injury concerns.

Marcus Rashford may return from illness, though he has been kept out of the squad altogether prior to falling ill through the choice of manager Ruben Amorim.

The forward is facing a potential exit from Manchester United in the January transfer window, which may impact his involvement.