Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Wigan, Saliba & Jesus start

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February 15, 2026 16:44 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named his starting line-up for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are heavy favourites to beat the struggling League One outfit and ahead of the game, Arteta has made eight changes to the XI.

Kepa Arrizabalaga starts in goal for the north London giants.

The backline sees three changes. Gabriel Magalhales, Piero Hincapie and Jurrien Timber make way. Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori start in the full-back positions, while Cristhian Mosquera will partner William Saliba.

Similarly, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice are rested. Christian Norgaard and Myles Lewis-Skelly start in the central midfield department, while Eberechi Eze continues in the attacking midfield position.

In the final third, Noni Madueke keeps his place on the right wing. There are changes elsewhere. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli start in the number nine and left wing positions respectively this evening.

Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Wigan: Arrizabalaga; White, Mosquera, Saliba, Calafiori; Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly, Eze; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli.