Arsenal will face Championship club Middlesbrough in the fifth round of FA Cup on Sunday.
Kick-off: 16:00 GMT
Date: Sunday, 15-February-15
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
- Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere returned to full training on Monday and is expected to be on the bench.
- Gabriel Paulista is likely to be debuted this weekend.
- Alexis Sanchez suffered a minor know at the weekend but Arsene Wenger confirmed that he is fit to face Middlesbrough, but could be rested.
- Aaron Ramsey has joined Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Debuchy on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend.
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Middlesbrough
- Manager Aitor Karanka will make a strong line-up as he rested several of his star players in the midweek.
- Tomas Mejias is likely to keep his place after an impressive game against Manchester City in the fourth round of FA Cup.
- Former Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala is doubtful for this clash due to an injury which he suffered in the midweek game against Blackpool. Kenneth Omeruo is likely to take his role.
Head o Head Stats:
- In last six games between these sides, four matches have ended as 1 – 1 draw.
- Arsenal have won two of their last seven games against the Boro.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight home games against Middlesbrough.
Prediction:
Arsenal 3 – 1 Middlesbrough, the Championship side came into this round by beating Manchester City but are likely to be kicked out by Arsenal.
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