The ongoing sequence of defeats on their travels follows a 2-1 victory over Reims in late October after a three-match away losing sequence, and a setback in Angers would be the Pirates' longest streak of disappointments since losing four matches between November and December 2019 at Amiens (1-0), Marseille (2-1), Lille (1-0) and Montpellier (4-0).

Arsenal ’s fitness woes are easing as they prepare to host Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday. The Gunners have been hit by illness around the turn of the year, but both Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard started Tuesday’s defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

Manchester City are unbeaten in three games but still well short of their best form. Can Salford City spring a humongous FA Cup upset?