Today, February 15, 2026, the Arsenal team is preparing for an important cup match against Wigan. At the press conference, the head coach of the Gunners, Mikel Arteta, shared his thoughts on the upcoming game and emphasized the importance of this tournament for the club.
Mikel Arteta on the team's opportunities
Arteta noted: “This is an opportunity for the team to showcase itself in another tournament. The history that connects us to this competition is simply incredible. I am very happy for the chance to recover and get back into the fight.” The coach also emphasized the importance of the FA Cup for the club, pointing out that “we know what this tournament means for the club, for ourselves,” and that they are preparing for each game with maximum focus.
Team lineup news
Unfortunately, the team has suffered another injury. Left-back Riccardo Calafiori was injured during the pre-match warm-up. This is already his second recovery of the season. The "curse of the year" haunts the player, as just a month and a half ago, he missed nine games due to a similar injury. The cause of the new problems remains unknown.
Match details and broadcasts
The FA Cup match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London at 18:30 Kyiv time. Arsenal will face Wigan in the 1/16 finals – playing against a third-tier division outsider. The chances of winning for the Gunners remain high, even amid the political tension surrounding the team.
The match will be broadcast on Setanta Sports and the Megogo media platform. All the exciting moments of the match can be followed live on Telegram UA-Football.
