The highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and Manchester United is set to ignite the Premier League this weekend.
As football enthusiasts gear up for this fixture, there’s an air of uncertainty surrounding Manchester United. Despite their remarkable 3-2 comeback against Nottingham Forest last Saturday, Old Trafford seems shrouded in an unusual atmosphere.
With two lacklustre initial fixtures, a slew of injuries, and transfer challenges, the mood among United supporters appears sombre. This unease has shifted focus to another significant encounter against Mikel Arteta‘s Arsenal.
Here’s everything you need to know about this thrilling fixture.
Team News
It’s still early, but there is one bit of exciting news for Manchester United fans – Rasmus Hojlund could make his debut in a United shirt.
He was recently included in the Denmark National side, which means he’s nearing back to fitness.
The expected date back for the £64m man was anticipated to be the Arsenal match, and it looked like things had gone according to plan.
On the other hand, a major blow is news that Raphael Varane, with the Daily Mail reporting, could miss up to six weeks of football.
Manchester United Injuries
The following players will most likely not feature. They’re all still spending time in the medical tent.
- Tyrell Malacia
- Tom Heaton
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Amad Diallo
- Luke Shaw
- Raphael Varane
Prediction
The second away fixture of the season for the Red Devils will arguably be the hardest challenge yet.
Arsenal strengthened well in the summer and have a good record as of late against United. We can’t see Ten Hag getting a win, but we’ll go for a well-fought draw.
Prediction: Arsenal 2 – 1 Manchester United
A highly anticipated Round 4 clash is set to occur at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Manchester United on Sunday.
Arsenal, who narrowly missed out on Premier League glory last season, aim to build on their campaign to secure the title this term. The Gunners will be desperate for a victory in front of their home fans. They currently sit one point ahead of Manchester United, who are in eighth place, holding the fifth position in the standings.
Form: Arsenal vs Manchester United Arsenal Form
In their recent three matches, Arsenal secured a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest and a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace before drawing 2-2 against Fulham. When looking at their last six Premier League home matches, Arsenal recorded three wins, two draws, and one loss. During this period, they scored 15 goals while conceding 10.
Manchester United have collected six points from their last three matches. They secured a 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, and then won 3-2 against Nottingham Forest. In their last six Premier League away matches, Manchester United managed two wins, one draw, and three losses.
Betting facts for Arsenal and Manchester United
Here are some fun facts that could be useful when placing bets on the upcoming game between Arsenal and Manchester United. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.
- In the last 13 Arsenal home matches, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Arsenal have scored in 26 of the last 28 matches
- In 11 of the last 13 Arsenal home matches, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 home matches Arsenal played, both teams scored
- Arsenal have scored in 14 of the last 15 home matches
- Manchester United have scored in 13 of the last 15 matches
- In 9 of the last 11 Manchester United away matches, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Manchester United have lost 4 of the last five away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Manchester United matches, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Manchester United have conceded in 7 of the last eight matches
Players in form: Arsenal vs Manchester United
When searching for in-form goal-scorers, both teams have some intriguing options. Bukayo Saka is in excellent form, with three goals in his last four games. This makes him a strong candidate to start for Arsenal against Manchester United. On the other side, Manchester United boast appealing names like Bruno Fernandes, who has scored three goals in his last six games.
When do Manchester United play Arsenal?
Manchester United play Arsenal on Sunday, the 3rd of October 2023, with kick-off at 4:30 pm WAT.
The match will be played at the Emirates Stadium.
How to Watch Arsenal vs Manchester United
The match will be broadcast live on TV and online, with various streaming options for fans. Fans can check their local listings or visit the official Premier League website for more information on how to watch the match.
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