Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Manchester United will be a different proposition in Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash as a result of extra training time with Ruben Amorim.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is impressed by the impact new boss Ruben Amorim has had on Manchester United, and expects it to be a beautiful game when the two teams face off in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta believes Ruben Amorim is taking over Manchester United in a “better place” than when he was handed the reins at Arsenal. Amorim was appointed Manchester United boss in November after the club parted ways with Erik ten Hag.

During an appearance on Sky Sports Italy’s show ‘Calciomercato l’Originale’, Massimo Marianella reported that Arsenal have held initial talks with United for Rashford. Marianella added that United are demanding a €25 million (£20.9m) fee for the 27-year-old.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is available for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at Arsenal after falling ill, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is expecting a tough test when Man United visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in the FA Cup.

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Mikel Arteta has conceded that Arsenal have not spent as much on forwards as their rivals but says that bringing in an extra body is not guaranteed to improve the squad. Arsenal have failed to score or scored only once in 13 out of their 30 matches in all competitions this season and passed up several opportunities against Newcastle in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle.

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has heaped praise on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard ahead of Sunday's FA Cup third round clash with Arsenal.

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Mikel Arteta says there is a possibility that Arsenal could be active in the transfer market this month, but only if it is to bring in a player who can make an immediate impact in the first team. The Gunners are trying to hunt down Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table,