- The Arsenal versus Manchester United clash will start at 6 PM EAT on Sunday.
- The Gunners will be without several key members of their squad due to injuries.
- Manchester United have gone five matches in all competitions without registering a win.
The most successful clubs in the history of the FA Cup in Arsenal and Manchester United will lock horns this Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal, who have won 14 titles since the inception of the tournament, are the pre-match favorites based on the quality of their squad.
The Mikel Arteta charges will be seeking to use the game to return to winning ways after failing to triumph in their two recent fixtures in all competitions.
The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw in the league by Brighton in a game where the latter were awarded a controversial penalty. They then suffered their first home defeat this year against Newcastle United earlier in the week in an EFL Cup semi final tie.
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Arsenal, who did not have any answers to the solid Newcastle United backline, were beaten 2-0 by the visitors thanks to Alexander Isak’s brilliance.
The Swedish forward, who continues to be linked with a transfer move to the Emirates Stadium, opened the scoring in the 37th minute before setting up Anthony Gordon in the 51st minute.
However, despite the painful outcome, Arsenal still have a chance of progressing to the final. All they need to do is to hammer the Magpies in the second leg of the fixture that is slated to be played at the St. James’ Park on February 5.
As for Manchester United, they are starting to find their footing after struggling a lot during the final month of 2024.
The Ruben Amorim boys started the year with an encouraging 2-2 draw with Liverpool FC in a Premier League match that was staged at Anfield Stadium on January 5.
The performance that the likes of Harry Maguire, Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes posted in that match shows they are capable of stopping Arsenal on Sunday.
Here are the essential details you need to have at your fingertips ahead of the upcoming fixture.
What time does Arsenal vs Manchester United start?
The match is scheduled to start at 6 PM East African Time (EAT) on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Team News
Amorim has disclosed that Altay Bayindir will start between the sticks at the expense of Cameroon international Andre Onana.
In terms of injuries, Mason Mount (thigh), Luke Shaw (calf) and Victor Lindelof (unspecified) are still recovering hence they will play no role against Arsenal.
On the other hand, the hosts will be without the services of their star boy Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Ben White (knee) and the latest victim Ethan Nwaneri (muscle).
Possible Starting Lineups
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Arsenal: Neto, Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Partey, Trossard, Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli
Manchester United: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, De Ligt, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot, Diallo, Fernandes, Zirkzee
Arsenal vs Manchester United Head-to-head
Arsenal and Manchester United have played each other four times in all competitions since 2023 with the Gunners triumphing on all occasions.
The latest tie between the two sides that was staged at the Emirates Stadium on December 4, 2024 ended 2-0. Those goals were scored by Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.
Arsenal: 4
Draw: 0
Manchester United: 0
Arsenal vs Manchester United Current Form
Arsenal: WWWDL
Manchester United: LLLLD
Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction
As stated earlier, Arsenal are the favorites to shine in this fixture since they rarely get beaten at home and they have a better squad compared to the visitors.
However, Manchester United will not make it easier for them because this is one of the titles that they have high chances of winning this season.
Therefore, football fans should get ready for an entertaining game that is likely to end with both clubs creating numerous goal scoring opportunities.
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