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Confirmed line-ups: Mansfield vs Arsenal – Dowman and Salmon start for Gunners

By on March 7, 2026

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Arsenal continue their quest for an historic quadruple when we take on Mansfield Town in the 5th round of the FA Cup at the One Call Stadium this lunchtime.

With a huge Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to think about, understandably, Mikel Arteta has taken the opportunity to rotate his squad today – although he’s gone for a very attack-minded line-up!

Kepa Arrizabalaga comes in for David Raya in goal while William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes are all handed a rest. Cristhian Mosquera is recalled to start along with Riccardo Calafiori while youngster Marli Salmon is given a chance to impress in defence.

Christian Norgaard is recalled but it’s not clear whether he plays in defence or in midfield if Arsenal go with a back three.

Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice both given a well-earned breather. Kai Havertz is recalled to start while Leandro Trossard also features in what appears to be a midfield role. Max Dowman is back from injury and he’s handed a start today so hopefully he takes his opportunity to shine.

Bukayo Saka is rested so Noni Madueke gets a start on the right flank. Gabriel Jesus is also back in the Arsenal starting eleven as he leads the line up front with Viktor Gyokeres making way.

Gabriel Martinelli also starts while Eberechi Eze is on the bench along with Gyokeres and Saka.

These are the teams:

Arsenal

Arrizabalaga, Salmon, Mosquera, Calafiori, Norgaard, Havertz, Trossard, Madueke, Dowman, Martinelli, Jesus.

Subs: Setford, Hincapie, Saka, Eze, Timber, Gyokeres, Dixon, Harriman-Annous, Ibrahim.

Mansfield

Roberts; Knoyle, Oshilaja, Blake-Tracy; Akins, Abbot, Reed, McLaughlin; Evans, Roberts; Oates.

Subs: H.Lewis, Hewitt, Bowery, A.Lewis, Hendry, Moriah-Welsh, Irow, Evans, Adeboyejo