Arsenal take nothing for granted against Lincoln

know demand respect for their FA Cup exploits this season as the pair meet today for a place in the semi-finals.

The Gunners host the Vanarama National League leaders and go into the match as heavy favourites, despite a recent run of poor form.

Manager Arsene Wenger has come in for criticism, and another protest march against his continued leadership of the team has been scheduled by supporters ahead of kick-off.

A run of five defeats in seven games has left the FA Cup as the only realistic trophy Arsenal can win this season.

But Lincoln travel to the Emirates Stadium full of confidence after upsetting the odds to win at Burnley in the previous round.

Danny Cowley’s side also saw off Championship opposition in the shape of Ipswich and Brighton to become the first non-league team in 103 years to reach the last eight.

Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi will not feature due to illness, and there are question marks over whether Mesut Ozil will be involved as the German World Cup winner is also suffering from a sickness bug. Aitor Karanka insists that

are in an “amazing” position as they attempt to book a trip to Wembley and stave off relegation from the Premier League.

Boro’s head coach has spent the last few days preparing for today’s daunting FA Cup quarter-final clash with

having seen his promoted side slip into the relegation zone for the first time as a result of last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Stoke.

The Spaniard’s most vociferous critics have called for his head, although he is confident he retains the backing of chairman Steve Gibson as he looks to accomplish his season’s mission – to retain the club’s top-flight status – while enjoying the bonus of an extended cup run.

City winger Raheem Sterling is likely to return after being rested for the midweek clash with Stoke.

Claudio Bravo would replace Willy Caballero in goal if Pep Guardiola sticks to his domestic cup rotation policy. Captain Vincent Kompany is awaiting a recall having returned to training following a knee injury in the past week, but midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (knee) and striker Gabriel Jesus (foot) are still out.

manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested Erik Lamela may not play again this season.

Lamela has not featured for Spurs since October 25 as first a hip problem and then a family accident involving his brother kept him on the sidelines.

Lamela is one of two absentees for tomorrow’s FA Cup quarter-final against with Danny Rose still nursing a knee injury.

Tottenham have said they expect the defender back in April.

Millwall will offer a stern test at White Hart Lane.