Arsenal and Manchester United will be seeking to outsmart one another when they renew their rivalry in the English Premier League on Sunday evening.
The Gunners are currently one point ahead of United going into the clash and will be keen to extend that gap when they face off at the Emirates Stadium.
Having won their opening two games this season, Mikel Arteta’s men failed to hold onto their goal advantage as they drew 2-2 against 10-man Fulham in matchday 3, a result they will want to correct when they host the Red Devils.
United, on the other hand, showed incredible resolve last time out as they came from two goals down in winning 3-2 against Nottingham Forest in an Old Trafford thriller that provided an immediate response to their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
With the clash being the last before the September international window, both sides will be hopeful of going for the break on a high.
But it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can maintain their unbeaten start to the season or whether Erik ten Hag’s United can repeat their preseason heroics where they beat the last season runners up 0-2 while on the USA tour.
With defending champions Manchester City already two points clear at the top of the table after only three games played, all the onus is on Arsenal and United to prevent that gap from further widening.
But who will take all the three valuable points on offer?
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What time does Arsenal vs Manchester United start?
The game is set to kick off at 6:30pm Kenyan time at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Team News
Arsenal are expected to miss the services of Mohammed Elneny and new signing Jurrien Timber who suffered a season ending injury.
Kieran Tierney and Folarin Balogun will also not be present after completing moves to Real Sociedad (loan) and Monaco respectively.
Mikel Arteta may welcome Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko back to the squad after being eased back from injury while Eddie Nketiah, who received his first England callup during the week, is expected to pass his fitness test despite a slight knee problem.
Manchester United will miss defender Raphael Varane who will be out for weeks after injury forced him off at halftime during the game against Nottingham.
Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo miss out in the midfield while Rasmus Hojlund is still awaiting his debut.
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire will be on standby to replace Varane in defence.
Arsenal vs Man United head to head
Each of the last four meetings between these two have been won by the home team while scoring three goals.
Out of the 238 clashes between the two, United have the edge with 101 wins compared to Arsenal’s 87.
The remaining 50 have ended in draws.
Arsenal vs Manchester United current form
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions, winning four and drawing one. Over the same period, United have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their five games.
Arsenal vs Man United prediction
Arsenal have not lost at home to the Red Devils in almost six years and will be confident coming up against a United side that is there to be got at, particularly defensively.
The last five games between these two sides have produced at least two goals which is expected to be the same.
Both teams to score is also expected to play out in the encounter.