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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal could target Man Utd's Altay Bayindir on set pieces after backup goalkeeper conceded straight from corner

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  • Arsenal host Man Utd in FA Cup
  • Bayindir struggled in goal in last game
  • Arteta hints at targeting keeper
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Arsenal used their set pieces to good effect in their 2-0 Premier League win over United in December and will look to punish the Red Devils again in their third-round FA Cup clash on Sunday in that facet of the game. And after Bayindir, who is expected to start in goal ahead of first-choice stopper Andre Onana against the Gunners, conceded from a corner in their 4-3 Carabao Cup loss to Tottenham, Arteta's men will likely try and test the the Turkey international as much as possible.

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    WHAT ARTETA SAID

    He told reporters: "If there's a way that we believe we can hurt them [United], certainly we will focus on those areas."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    For Arsenal, they will want to bounce back from their disappointing 2-0 Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle last time out, and United will want to start the defence of their FA Cup crown with a bang. Plus, bragging rights are always on the table.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    After this heavyweight FA Cup clash at the Emirates, Arsenal take on north London rivals Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday whereas United host lowly Southampton a day later.