8legs: Wigan, england

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Arsenal are favored to advance as Mikel Arteta rotates his squad for the Wigan Athletic test at the Emirates.
Birmingham City hosts Leeds United, with Birmingham's eight-match unbeaten spell giving them a chance for an upset.
Grimsby Town welcome Wolves, with the feel of a potential cup upset in a high-stakes FA Cup fourth-round clash.
Oxford United versus Sunderland is poised to shape the cup’s balance, with Sunderland favored after a penalties-era finish potential.
Stoke City hosts Fulham as a pivotal tie for quarterfinal positioning and potential upsets.
Arsenal’s Wigan match is identified as a key test for the Premier League leaders in a rotation-heavy setup.
Macclesfield’s cup story remains part of the tradition, with a postponed Port Vale match moving to March.
Macclesfield’s cup journey remains part of the round’s narrative as lower-league teams push deeper.
The fixture list emphasizes a blend of top-flight and lower-league clubs continuing the FA Cup romance.

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Arteta trialled a central Saka role against Wigan, signaling a potential tactical shift and showing confidence to experiment with his positions.
Saka started in a central No. 8 role after Calafiori’s injury, offering Arsenal a more compact link between midfield and attack.
Arsenal eased into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years, reinforcing the depth in their cup campaign.
Eberechi Eze delivered two assists, showcasing creativity which Arteta highlighted as crucial for their attacking game.
Gabriel Jesus added a stylish finish to extend the lead, underscoring Arsenal’s ruthless finishing before half-time.
Early cohesion remained high despite multiple changes, a sign of Arteta’s side’s adaptive connectivity.
Odegaard was unavailable due to an injury sustained in the previous match, affecting Arsenal’s typical leadership in the short term.
Calafiori and Ben White both faced injuries during the match, impacting Arsenal’s rotation and in-game depth.
Madueke and Martinelli contributed with goals as Arsenal’s attacking unit flourished, aided by an own goal from Jack Hunt.
The win reinforced Arsenal’s overall campaign momentum amid a busy schedule spanning league and cup commitments.

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Arteta says an injury list could leave Arsenal vulnerable as they push for silverware this season.
Arsenal eased into the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-0 victory over Wigan at the Emirates.
Arteta cited injuries across strikers, defenders, and now midfielders as the concern grows.
The manager said quicker returns would help with options against opponents.
Arsenal sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of a Wolves cup tie and a north London derby.
Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli and others scored in the first-half blitz against Wigan.
Eberechi Eze provided two assists for Arsenal's first-half goals against Wigan.
The team’s approach was described as positive after a big FA Cup win.
Assistant manager Barrow noted City and Arsenal remain dangerous opponents for clubs in form.
Arsenal's next fixtures include a league match and a high-stakes derby with Tottenham.
The FA Cup win over Wigan continues Arsenal’s cup campaign momentum.

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Arsenal face a mounting injury crisis that could threaten their quadruple bid this season.
Martin Odegaard missed the FA Cup win over Wigan with a knock, leading Saka to midfield duty.
Arteta says quicker returns are needed as the team competes on four fronts.
Defender Riccardo Calafiori’s late injury forced Saka into midfield, changing tactics.
Ben White also picked up an injury, adding to the headache.
Arteta commends Gabi Martinelli’s performance and Saka’s versatility in attack.
Arteta emphasized the need for different options against varied opponents.
Arsenal currently lead the Premier League title race and have reached the League Cup final.
Odegaard's knock adds to a growing list of injured players.
The report notes Eze contributed two assists in the win over Brentford.
Arteta suggested midweek plans could include using Saka again if needed.

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