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👶 Arsenal make history with youthful FA Cup line up

The FA Cup has regularly provided a platform for some of England's brightest footballing talents.

Arsenal have continued that trend in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Mansfield on Saturday afternoon.

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Mikel Arteta rotated his starting XI heavily from the 1-0 win at Brighton in mid-week and made some youthful inclusions.

16-year-old Max Dowman will make his return to competitive action following a recent ankle injury.

Marli Salmon, also aged just 16, is also set to start for Arsenal at Field Mill as Arsenal make history by starting the two teenagers.

– Saturday, 7 March 2026

Is this just the start for these Arsenal talents?

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