Manchester United vs Arsenal is one of the most highly anticipated football games by supporters and neutrals in the English Premier League.
This epic encounter promises to be an electrifying clash of two Premier League giants, each with a rich history of success and a desire to claim supremacy. The rivalry between both sides dates back to the 1990s, when the two teams consistently battled for domestic cups and European honors.
One thing is certain: this match will be an unforgettable clash of two footballing giants, with the winner earning bragging rights and a crucial three points.
Recent Form
Manchester United have been in one of their worse poor form in the league for over three decades since Ruben Amorim took over from Erik Ten Hag in November 2024. However, they were able to secure a 1-1 scoreline against Real Sociedad in their Europa League round of 16 first leg clash.
Arsenal:
The Gunners have been in fantastic form in the past few games having lost only two of their 11 matches since they were eliminated from the FA Cup on penalties at Manchester United on January 12, 2022. Those two defeats have come in Arsenal’s last five fixtures, of which they have won only two of those games. However, Arteta will try to carry on the positive momentum from their demolition of PSV in the UEFA Champions League.
Head to Head: ( Manchester United vs Arsenal)
This is the 243rd meeting between the two clubs. Manchester United have won 99 of those encounters while Arsenal have won 89.
The Gunners have won their last four Premier League meetings including a 2-0 win in December in the reverse fixture this season. United did emerge victorious the last time both sides met in the FA Cup.
Team news:
Manchester United do not have any player returning from injury after Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte this week joined the injury list.
Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw remain out as do Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton while Patrick Dorgu is suspended for the game against Arsenal.
Arsenal:
Myles Lewis-Skelly will return from suspension for the Gunners.Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all still absent through injury.
Prediction and Expectations:
This match promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to claim victory and make a statement in the Premier League. While Manchester United’s home advantage and recent form may give them a slight disadvantage while Arsenal’s youthful energy will serve as a huge advantage in this fixture.
We predict 3-1 in favour of Arsenal
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