Graham Potter kicks off his West Ham reign tonight

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Arsenal will wear their all-white kit, which supports the club’s campaign against knife crime and youth violence, in their FA Cup clash against Manchester United this weekend.

Norwich star Sainz has scored 15 goals this season but has had the book thrown at him after admitting to spitting at Chris Mepham during a game against Sunderland last month

Manchester City boss Guardiola will consider making changes for Saturday’s third-round tie against their fourth-tier neighbours.

The 55-year-old was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning.

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CHRIS WHEELER: Head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed who will start in goal for Manchester United in their FA Cup third tie at Arsenal on Sunday in north London.

Guardiola's brother Pere is chairman at Girona, one of the clubs part of the City Football Group, but Pep is quite happy for others to make the big calls away from the pitch.

Ashley, 39, and Tyler, 18, had looked set to become the first father and son to play against each other in the 154-year history of the FA Cup when Everton hosted Peterborough at Goodison Park.

GRAEME SOUNESS: There are no surprises in store for him whereas a foreign manager could possibly take half a dozen games to get into his stride.

JOE BERNSTEIN: When big clubs draw a so-called 'minnow' in the third round of the FA Cup, it's often the cue for managers to rotate their squad, rest their stars and give opportunities to youngsters

Many will have viewed the third round tie with Accrington Stanley as the perfect moment for the winger to start but Slot has cautioned against making assumptions.