Arsenal Rest Eight Players Ahead of FA Cup Clash
Eight Arsenal players missed training ahead of their FA Cup match against Mansfield Town. Key absentees include Mikel Merino (recovering from foot surgery), William Saliba, Ben White, and Martin Ødegaard (injuries). Declan Rice, Jurriën Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, and Martín Zubimendi were also absent. The squad appears to be rotated due to a busy schedule with four competitions, including a midweek Bayer Leverkusen clash and upcoming Everton match in the Premier League title race.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/07/fa-cup-8-arsenal-players-miss-training-ahead-of-mansfield-clash/