- The Man United vs Arsenal match will take place at the Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday.
- The two sides are facing an injury crisis at the moment.
The Old Trafford Stadium is set to ignite on Sunday when Premier League foes Man United and Arsenal FC lock horns.
This is not just an ordinary fixture, it is a battle for the three crucial points that will be on offer, bragging rights and pride.
From London to Nairobi, Accra to Los Angeles and Doha to Istanbul, Arsenal and Manchester United fans will throng entertainment joints to support their beloved clubs.
Although Manchester United have struggled a lot this season, they will approach this match with confidence thanks to their recent victory over the Gunners in an end to end FA Cup match that was staged at Emirates Stadium on January 12.
The Red Devils showed nerves of steel to beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties despite playing with 10 men for a bigger part of the match.
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The Ruben Amorim coached side will prepare for the upcoming game knowing that they will pay dearly on Sunday for any slight mistake since the Gunners have experienced players who can hurt them.
The hosts head to the game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Spanish representatives Real Sociedad in a Europa League match that was played on Thursday night.
Joshua Zirkzee had put Manchester United 1-0 ahead in the 57th minute before Oyarzabal found an equalizer for Real Sociedad with 20 minutes remaining to the end of the regulation time.
Unlike the Red Devils, Arsenal secured a win in their most recent game. The side which is coached by Mikel Arteta hammered PSV 7-1 in an UEFA Champions League clash that took place in the Netherlands on Tuesday night.
Here are the key details you need to master ahead of the blockbuster Premier League fixture.
What time does Man United vs Arsenal start?
The match will start at 7:30 PM East African Time (EAT) on Sunday at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Man United vs Arsenal Team News
Manchester United will miss several key members of their squad on Sunday due injury related reasons. These stars include Kobbie Mainoo (knock), Amad Diallo (ankle), Jonny Evans (muscle), Luke Shaw (hamstring), Mason Mount (unspecified) and Altay Bayındır (unspecified).
Patrick Dorgu is also unavailable for selection having picked up a red card in the game against Ipswich Town on February 26.
Furthermore, Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire, who did not play any role in the clash against Real Sociedad due to minor injuries, are racing against time to recover ahead of Sunday’s tie.
On the other hand, the Arsenal camp is facing an injury crisis at the moment especially in their attack.
The North London side will be without Bukayo Saka (hamstring) Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Gabriel Jesus (ACL).
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Possible Starting Lineups
Man United: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelof, Yoro, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee
Arsenal: Raya, Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Man United vs Arsenal Head-to-head
Manchester United and Arsenal have played each other five times in all competitions since 2023 with the Gunners registering four wins. None of those matches ended in a draw.
As stated earlier, Manchester United defeated Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in their most recent encounter that took place at the Emirates Stadium.
Man United: 1
Draws: 0
Arsenal: 4
Man United vs Arsenal Current Form (all competitions)
Man United: LDWLD
Arsenal: LWLDW
Man United vs Arsenal Prediction
This is one of the difficult matches to predict since the two clubs are struggling with injuries. Although Arsenal do not have enough firepower at the moment, they stand a big chance of winning this match thanks to their solid defence.
However, a victory for Manchester United should not be ruled out because they will enjoy the home advantage.
Therefore, football fans should expect a tight fixture that is likely to end with both sides failing to keep a clean sheet.
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