- The Manchester United vs Arsenal game will be played on Sunday at 1830EAT.
- Manchester United are currently in eighth place on 54 points.
- Arsenal are currently in second place on 83 points.
A struggling Manchester United is set to welcome Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday evening in one of the most anticipated English Premier League matches this season.
Once a powerhouse, United have fallen down the pecking order and currently sit in eighth position on the log.
The Erik ten Hag’s charges were thoroughly beaten 4-0 by Crystal Palace in their most recent game, which was staged at the Selhurst Park less than a week ago.
Michael Olise bagged a brace for the Eagles with Tyrick Mitchell and Jean Philippe Mateta also scoring a goal each.
The huge defeat was the 13th for Manchester United in the league this season and 18th in all competitions, a record that has made most Red Devils supporters call for ten Hag’s sacking.
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Meanwhile, unlike the hosts, Arsenal have had an excellent campaign and have been by far the best club this season alongside the experienced Manchester City.
The Gunners, who occupied first position in the table standings before City’s 0-4 win against Fulham, have scored the most goals this season and have also had one of the meanest defenses.
They travel to Old Trafford on the back of a well-deserved 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, May 4.
Three Lions winger Bukayo Saka opened the scoring through a penalty after Kai Havertz was fouled inside the box before Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice sealed the victory for the North London-based side.
A win for Arsenal at Old Trafford will increase their tally to 86 points and drive them closer to attaining their dream of lifting the title.
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What time does Manchester United vs Arsenal start?
The match is expected to start at 6:30 PM Kenyan time on Sunday at the Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Team News
Manchester United will miss most of their experienced players due to injuries. Victor Lindelof (thigh), Harry Maguire (muscle), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Luke Shaw (thigh) and Willy Kambwala (unspecified) are all expected not to feature.
Other likely absentees include Raphael Varane (muscle), Mason Mount (unspecified), and Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez (calf).
However, the hosts may be boosted by the potential returns of Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes who are out of the treatment bay.
On other hand, Arsenal have all their players fit and will await a late fitness test on Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester United: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund
Arsenal: Raya, Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, White, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Havertz
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Manchester United vs Arsenal Head-to-head
Manchester United and Arsenal have locked horns 19 times in all competitions since 2016 with each side recording seven wins.
In the five recent meetings between the two clubs, Arsenal have picked up three victories with the Red Devils triumphing on two occasions.
Manchester United: 7
Draws: 5
Arsenal: 7
Manchester United vs Arsenal Current Form
Manchester United: DDWDL
Arsenal: LWWWW
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Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal are favorites to win this match because of the good form that they are enjoying at the moment and Manchester United’s injury crisis.
However, since the Red Devils will be playing at their home stadium, they have the potential to pick something from this encounter.
Football fans should get ready for a thrilling match which is likely to end with both sides founding the back of the net.
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Quick facts on Manchester United vs Arsenal
Which player has been influential in the Manchester United vs Arsenal tie?
Bukayo Saka has contributed to five Premier League goals against Man Utd, scoring three and assisting two. Only Thierry Henry, with 12, has been involved in more goals against the Red Devils for Arsenal in the competition.
What is the recent form between Manchester United and Arsenal?
United have only won one of their last nine matches within 90 minutes, drawing six and losing two, including going to extra time against both Liverpool and Coventry City in the FA Cup.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have gone unbeaten through their last eight away Premier League games, winning seven and drawing one. Prior to their 3-2 North London derby win at Tottenham, they had kept six straight clean sheets on their travels.
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