Arsenal take on the visitors Wigan in the round 1/16-finals of English FA Cup. The match will be played on Sunday, February 15th at Emirates Stadium (London).
Arsenal, led by their former captain Arteta, have clearly restored their status as a true powerhouse — no one else finishes second in the Premier League three times in a row by accident. At the same time, expectations in London are now focused on trophies, especially after rivals Tottenham lifted silverware, even if it was in the Europa League. Right now, Arsenal have several realistic chances to win titles. In the League Cup, they overcame Chelsea in the semifinals, winning both legs. Earlier, the English side completed the Champions League league phase with eight victories and are considered one of the main favorites in the tournament. Most importantly, it is the Premier League, where Arsenal managed to lead consistently. However, a draw with Brentford in the previous round allowed their closest rivals to close the gap. Despite that slip, recent performances remain convincing, with strong control over matches and a high level of consistency. Overall form suggests that Arsenal are still moving in the right direction and are well placed for a strong finish to the season.
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Wigan Athletic are unlikely to return to this arena anytime soon. The Latics are remembered as a solid mid-table Premier League side that also enjoyed cup success. After that, however, a gradual decline pushed the club down to League One. Even there, they are far from being among the leaders. While last season ended with a relatively safe 15th place, the current campaign carries a very real risk of slipping even lower. In 2026, most matches have ended in defeats, dragging the team closer to the relegation zone. In the last round, the losing run continued with a 1–2 home defeat to Reading. In the League Cup, their autumn run ended against the third opponent. At the same time, in the current cup competition they have already eliminated three teams, including a 1–0 away win in January against the generally stronger Preston. Still, recent form remains worrying, with defensive instability and a lack of positive momentum. Results away from home, in particular, underline how difficult this season has been for Wigan.
In the 2012/2013 season, the London club defeated the relegated Premier League side twice. A year later, in the cup semifinals, Arsenal struggled more, but after a draw in regular time still managed to eliminate the underdogs. The gap in class is simply too large. The pick is Arsenal to win with a -2.5 goals handicap.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win with -2.5 handicap.
