Get ready for a thrilling FA Cup showdown! Our journey to reclaim the trophy heats up this Sunday as we face Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium. But here's where it gets exciting: a win against the League One side would propel us into the fifth round for the first time since our 2020 triumph, keeping our quadruple dreams alive. And this is the part most people miss—amidst the buzz, there's a heartwarming return to celebrate. Max Dowman, sidelined since December with an ankle injury, was spotted training with the first team at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Could this be the boost Mikel Arteta needs as he strategizes his lineup for the cup tie? But here's the controversial question: Is it too soon for Dowman, or is his return exactly what the team needs to secure the win? Flick through our exclusive training gallery below to see the squad in action and decide for yourself. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments—is Dowman’s comeback a game-changer or a risky move? Copyright 2026 The Arsenal Football Club Limited. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source. Results: Thu Feb 12 - 20:00 | Sat Feb 7 - 15:00.
