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Mikel Arteta is excited to turn his attentions to the FA Cup as we look to defeat Wigan Athletic and reach the fifth round of the competition.

Since winning the tournament back in 2020, we are yet to make it beyond the fourth round as we face the League One outfit at Emirates Stadium.

Following our draw at Brentford in the Premier League, Mikel said he's looking forward to going again in N5 and know just how much the FA Cup means to the club.

He said: "Every three days we are playing different competitions so we are so used to it. So we will reflect on the game [v Brentford], take the positive, the learnings for sure that we have to improve and go on Sunday again with the energy and the batteries fully charged to go and win the game.

"It's an opportunity for the team, again, with another competition, and the history that we have related to that competition, it's amazing. We'll play at home again. I'm really excited to recover and go again."

When asked about our recent form in the competition, Mikel said: "We haven't been good enough on that day, and when...

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