Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday in what is undoubtedly the FA Cup third round pick this weekend.
The two teams both have a famous history in the competition, with United being the current title holders and Arsenal the club who have lifted the trophy more times than anyone else.
Arsenal hosted Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium last month in the Premier League and won 2-0 thanks to goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.
United have improved since then under head coach Ruben Amorim and earned an impressive draw at Liverpool last weekend.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have stuttered and a draw at Brighton last weekend was followed by a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Mikel Arteta is determined to win some silverware this season since the last major trophy he won with Arsenal was the FA Cup in 2020. Amorim, however, wants to make his mark at Old Trafford and a run in the FA Cup would be a huge boost for him.
Why are Arsenal wearing an all-white jersey against Manchester United?
Arsenal will not wear their usual red and white jersey at home against Manchester United on Sunday.
Instead, the Gunners will wear an all-white outfit to once again mark their ‘No More Red’ campaign, which launches in January 2022.
This is the fourth year Arsenal have worked with Adidas on the campaign, which aims to protect young people from knife crime and youth violence.
The work has focused on investing in safe play spaces, providing ongoing opportunities for connection and championing community models.
To mark the fourth year of the initiative, Adidas and Arsenal have brought together Zakaria Hassan, George Hobden and Amy Scanlon, all recognized for the positive difference they make in their local community, with first team players Declan Rice, Myles Lewis. -Skelly and Alessia Russo to discuss the impact of “No More Red” in a short film.
The Arsenal men’s team will wear the all-white jersey against Manchester United on Sunday, having already done so in the FA Cup against Nottingham Forest, Oxford and Liverpool.
The women’s team will also wear the all-white kit this weekend when they take on Bristol City in the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday.
“There’s a tremendous amount of pride you feel when you put on the No More Red shirt,” Rice said.
“Having such a special connection with our supporters in our community gives us a real understanding of the people we represent and the role we can play as stakeholders in raising awareness of issues such as youth crime and violence .
“Their stories inspire us and fuel our performances. Our community drives us forward and we win together.