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Manchester United and Arsenal go head to in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday. Two weeks ago, this match-up would have had a different feel to it, but because of Manchester United’s latest exploits, the match looks the tastiest out of all Matchday 5 fixtures in the Premier League. On the back of three straight victories that has shot them up the table, Manchester United will host high-flying Arsenal at Old Trafford, and it promises to be an exciting watch.
For Arsenal, this will be a true test of Character, and their toughest challenge yet this term. Will the Gunner have enough to edge Manchester United at Old Trafford?
When you look at the squad that they have, the players that they have signed the amount of money they have spent in the market, it is no surprise – they are going to win a lot of football matches. The history of Manchester United tells you this is going to happen. They are a big rival, we know that and we are going to compete with them.
Mikel Arteta on Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag is only 5 games into his Premier League career, but he has had a taste of both ends in the Premier League already. Arsenal are yet to drop points this season, and the Dutch manager knows it will be hard to take points off the Gunners on Sunday.
I have seen Arsenal, a tough opponent, they have started really well as we all know in the season, and you can see there is a team who are [a] long [time] together, with a coach who brings his philosophy in the team.
“So, this is a good test and I’m really looking forward [to it]. We will pick the right XI to start but as you see, it’s not only a team, we have a squad and also, today (Thursday), the subs who came on did really well so I’m happy with that. That is what we have to construct further.
Ten Hag on Arsenal test
Team News
Manchester United could be without Antony Martial who still hasn’t recovered from the knock he suffered against Liverpool two weeks ago. Newboy Antony could also feature for the Red Devils as Ten Hag confirmed that he trained alone on Thursday.
For Arsenal, Elneny is still a long-term absentee. Thomas Partey will likely not feature for the Gunners again after picking up a Thigh injury. Sambi Lokonga could feature again for Arsenal after an impressive display against Aston Villa.
Mikel Arteta is also sweating about the fitness of captain Martin Ødegaard and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Oleksandr Zinchenko is also expected to miss the trip with a knee problem.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford.
Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli; Jesus.
Manchester United v Arsenal Prediction/Betting Tips
- Man Utd are undefeated in 17 of their last 19 home matches against Arsenal in all competitions.
Arsenal will be missing some key players against Manchester United. Thomas Partey, Zinchenko will miss the tie and Martin Ødegaard might not be fit to start the game. It looks like their winning streak might come to an end. The goal-scoring record for Manchester United in their last 3 matches at Old Trafford suggests the game will have multiple goals.
The Top pick is an Over 2.5 goals pick. You can also Play it safe with Over 1.5 goals pick.
Manchester United will carry the day..🙏🏿