Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expects Manchester United to pose a tougher challenge in Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash, crediting the extra training time Ruben Amorim has had with his squad.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta often comes under criticism for not signing prolific attackers. The Spaniard took charge of the Gunners just over five years ago. He has done a lot of good work on and off the pitch and has completely transformed the club.

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.

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.

The Telegraph’s claim that Mikel Arteta blamed the Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle lacks nuance, oversimplifying his analysis of missed chances, but is anyone surprised?Arteta

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.

After Arsenal’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, supporters of the Gunners fear that another trophyless season could be on the horizon.

Mikel Arteta has provided the latest on transfers for Arsenal ahead of their FA Cup clash with Manchester United this Sunday afternoon

Mikel Arteta made headlines when blaming the match ball when Arsenal lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle United. As always, the Gunners boss looking for excuses when his team lose, rather than graciously accepting the defeat.