Arsenal vs Man City: Guardiola, Arteta’s starting XI for FA Cup semi-final confirmed

The starting line-ups for the first FA Cup semi-final this evening between Arsenal and Manchester City have been confirmed.

Both Premier League giants have their eyes on winning England’s oldest cup competition.

The Gunners and City will face off at Wembley, with a place in the final against Chelsea or Manchester United at stake.

Pep Guardiola has chosen a strong side, with Riyad Mahrez, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling leading the attack.

They will have David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan behind them. Ederson starts in goal in place of Claudio Bravo.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe all start upfront for the Gunners, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles the surprise inclusion.

Arsenal XI: Martinez; Mustafi, Luiz, Tierney; Bellerin, Ceballos, Xhaka, Maitland-Niles; Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang.

Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Mendy, Gundogan, D Silva (C), De Bruyne, Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.