Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | Premier League 2023-24
The Premier League is back in action with a high-profile fixture this weekend as Manchester United take on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Gunners are in the midst of a title race and cannot afford to drop points in this fixture.
Manchester United are in eighth place in the Premier League standings and have struggled this season. The Red Devils slumped to a shock 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional over the past year. The Gunners eased past Bournemouth by a 3-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Head-to-Head
Manchester United have a good historical record against Arsenal and have won 101 out of the 239 matches between the two teams. Arsenal have managed 88 victories against Manchester United and will look to cut the deficit on Sunday.
Manchester United form guide: L-D-W-W-D
Arsenal form guide: W-W-W-W-L
Manchester United vs Arsenal Team News
Manchester United
Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof are injured and have been ruled out of this match. Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford are carrying knocks and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Willy Kambwala, Mason Mount
Doubtful: Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial
Suspended: None
Arsenal
Arsenal have a fully-fit squad going into this game and are unlikely to make drastic changes this weekend.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Manchester United vs Arsenal Predicted XI
Manchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Casemiro, Evans, Wan-Bissaka; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have been brilliant under Mikel Arteta and will look to stay ahead of Manchester City in the title race. The likes of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Manchester United have been in poor form over the past year and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Arsenal are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Arsenal