Finally, Arteta was quizzed on the FA Cup ball after criticising the ball used in the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle: "We adapt. In the Champions League, it's different. Every ball is different, different flight. It's not an excuse. Every pitch is different - the weather is different."

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.

The third round of the English FA Cup has kicked off, and it’s sure to deliver more triumphs, upsets and surprises.

The two teams with the most FA Cup trophies will meet in round three, as 14-time winners Arsenal host 13-time winners Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides will be looking to progress to the next round of the competition and take another step closer to Wembley come the end of the season.

Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim has confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will play against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round tie. Amorim's side

Our expert has three tips for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium

Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the first leg of Arsenal's semifinal tie in the Carabao Cup was the latest example of the struggles manager Mikel Arteta is having to deal with personnel-wise.

Mikel Arteta has come under fire for his comments regarding the ball in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Newcastle - and the EFL have now had their say.