Summary

  • Man Utd into FA Cup fifth round

  • Eighth straight win for Solskjaer as interim manager

  • Sanchez scores against former club

  • Result: Bristol City 2-1 Bolton Wanderers

  1. Postpublished at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a perfect record so far, Unai Emery has had a mixed start at Arsenal. The fans interviewed outside the ground were largely positive.

    Thoughts?

  2. Postpublished at 19:37 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    It really was. So many huge games between the two sides...

  3. Postpublished at 19:36 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Phil Neville
    Ex-Man Utd and England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

    In the 1990s you think of the intensity, the fights in the tunnels, the great goals. It was the biggest rivalry in Premier League history.

  4. 'Encouraging from Arsenal'published at 19:36 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Ian Wright
    Former Arsenal & England striker on Match of the Day

    The way Arsenal played against Chelsea was encouraging, with Aaron Ramsey in the diamond role.

    With Aubameyang and Lacazette up front, they're dangerous. But there’s not enough goals apart from those two.

  5. 'Two giants of the FA Cup'published at 19:36 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Alan Shearer
    Former England captain on BBC One

    This is a very good opportunity for both clubs to get some silverware.

    Both are giants of this competition, with 25 FA Cups between them, and both managers are doing very good jobs after coming into tough circumstances.

    The clubs aren't quite the clubs they were. I still think this is the best chance of silverware for these clubs this season.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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    This is so punny it hurts

    Following "Arsenal" Wenger and Unai "Emirates" I wonder if one day in the future Ole "Gunner" Solsjkaer might end up as manager there?!

    Doug, Leyland

  7. 'Get the popcorn in'published at 19:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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    Guy Mowbray
    Match of the Day commentator

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    The first mega-match of this season's FA Cup comes early, featuring the competition's best ever sides, whose previous clashes have provided some of its most iconic moments.

    Alan Sunderland….Ryan Giggs….their joyous, sprinting celebrations - many of us don't need to YouTube search to 'see' them.

    It really could be a tie to give us new memories too, with both sides full of confidence having shown in the last fortnight that they can beat fellow 'big guns'.

    Yes, we'll enjoy the ongoing drama of their Premier League race for the top four, but you can't beat a game with instant jeopardy - the feature film version of a smash hit series.

    Get the popcorn in.

  8. Two games on a Friday night?published at 19:33 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Bristol City v Bolton (19:45 GMT)

    Just in case you were wondering, Bristol City and Bolton Wanderers are also playing their fourth round tie tonight because Bristol Bears are taking on Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate tomorrow afternoon.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:33 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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    The Mogo: Difference in quality across the benches is marked tonight, Arsenal will need to start strong

    Rashford and Martial on the bench but at least their pace is there if needed and when Arsenal defenders least want to face it. Romero is also good enough to be first choice keeper at 80% of the Premier league teams. Should be a good match

    Ian, Limavady

  10. Wright-campublished at 19:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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  11. 20 years of classicspublished at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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    FA Cup: Best of Arsenal v Manchester United of last 20 years

    From Ryan Giggs' classic wonder goal to Patrick Vieira's cup-winning penalty in 2005 - watch 20 years of big moments between Arsenal and Manchester United in the FA Cup.

  12. Postpublished at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    James, you've had a scheduling nightmare. Of epic proportions.

    Dinner in the lounge?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:29 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    #bbcfacup

    James Lockwood: Sadly missing the @EmiratesFACup, external game tonight to have dinner with the in-laws...the struggles of married life! Hoping to return to see Ole has lost for once!

  14. 'A chance to end Solskjaer's perfect start'published at 19:29 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Alex Scott
    Ex-Arsenal Ladies & England international

    Seeing Arsenal's display against Chelsea was a reminder as to what they are capable of, and at the moment United are just playing so well - very attack-minded and full of energy.

    It is a chance for Unai Emery's side to make a real statement by ending Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's winning start, and of course the FA Cup is a big opportunity for Arsenal to get a trophy this season.

    There is so much history between the two sides too. I think we have got one of the most exciting games of the season coming up.

    LacazetteImage source, Getty Images

    I understand why Arsenal fans are frustrated because they want to see new arrivals to help the team kick on - but I don't see the point in rushing and bringing in players for a short-term fix.

  15. Watch NOW!published at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Join Gary and co live on BBC One or at the top of this page now...

  16. Top five tiespublished at 19:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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    It is FA Cup fourth-round weekend - a competition that started with 736 clubs is down to the final 32.

    There are just four more hurdles to clear before the final, but who will make it to Wembley on 18 May?

    Will Barnet, the last non-league club standing, make it through to the fifth round?

    BBC Sport takes a look at five of this weekend's 16 ties.

  17. What can I watch this weekend?published at 19:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

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    Record 13-time winners Arsenal host 12-time champions Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round tonight (19:55 GMT) - one of three ties live on BBC One and online over the weekend.

    Championship side Millwall host Premier League club Everton on Saturday (17:30) and holders Chelsea face Championship Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday (18:00).

    BBC Sport will cover all 16 round four ties on television, radio and online.

    The draw for the fifth round is live on Monday's The One Show from 19:00.

  18. A new man on the way?published at 19:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    David Ornstein
    BBC Sport

    NkunkuImage source, Reuters

    Arsenal are in talks to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku.

    The 21-year-old France youth international played under Gunners head coach Unai Emery when he was in charge of the French side last season.

    But he has featured less frequently since Thomas Tuchel took charge.

    Arsenal want to take Nkunku on loan until the end of the season with an option to then buy - but PSG are said to favour extending his contract before sanctioning a loan move.

  19. 'Koscielny coming back is key'published at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Martin Keown
    Former England defender on Radio 5 Live

    With Ainsley Maitland-Niles playing at right back, I think Arsenal may play a 4-4-2. They played with almost twin strikers and Aaron Ramsey in between at Chelsea but I can't see that happening. The team is very flexible but i think they are a bit concerned about Maitland-Niles.

    The defensive partnership has been unsure. Shkodran Mustafi is in and out of form, Laurent Koscielny coming back is key. Sokratis doesn't get the respect he deserves. Those two look the best Arsenal partnership.

  20. LINE-UPSpublished at 19:17 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019

    Arsenal v Man Utd (19:55 GMT)

    Arsenal: Cech, Maitland-Niles, Papastathopoulos, Koscielny, Kolasinac, Torreira, Ramsey, Xhaka, Iwobi, Lacazette, Aubameyang. Subs: Elneny, Ozil, Lichtsteiner, Monreal, Leno, Mustafi, Guendouzi.

    Man Utd: Romero, Young, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw, Ander Herrera, Matic, Pogba, Lingard, Lukaku, Sanchez. Subs: Jones, Mata, Rashford, Martial, Grant, Fred, Dalot.

    Referee: Craig Pawson (South Yorkshire)