Oxford United vs Arsenal: Predicted starting lineups, team news, predictions – FA Cup

Premier League leaders Arsenal are in action on Monday night when they play visitors to Oxford United in the FA Cup third round and below are our predicted starting lineups.

The Gunners are obviously going to rest some of their key players against Oxford Utd as they are keen on keeping their first team fit for the league title race.

Despite the impending tactical changes from Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are still expected to go through, thanks to the quality in their second team.

Arsenal Team News

Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson are ruled out of the game with injuries. Emile Smith Rowe could feature against Oxford United. 

Predicted starting lineup

Goalkeeper: Turner

Defenders: Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney

Midfielders: Lokonga, Vieira, Elneny

Forwards: Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Oxford United predicted starting lineup

Goalkeeper: McGinty

Defenders: Anderson, Moore, Long, Brown

Midfielders: Bate, McGuane, Brannagan

Forwards: Wildschut, Taylor, Goodrham

Prediction

Prediction one: Arsenal to win

Prediction two: Total goals: Over 2.5

Prediction three: 1st half outcome: Arsenal to win

Oxford United or Arsenal next round opponent?

Any team between Oxford United and Arsenal that wins on Monday night will come up against Manchester City at the Etihad in the fourth round.