- The Arsenal vs Man United prediction article breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The EPL encounter will be played on Sunday January 24, 2026 at the Emirates Stadium.
- Kick off set for 7:30PM EAT.
A mouth-watering English Premier League encounter awaits on Sunday evening as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
With both sides separated by 15 points, they head into this showdown not only with contrasting ambitions but also eager to claim bragging rights in one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the Premier League calendar.
United headf to North London brimming with confidence, fresh from a thrilling 2-0 Manchester Derby victory at Old Trafford.
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Despite registering just 31.8% possession, the Red Devils fired 11 shots, seven of which were on target.
Manchester City managed only seven attempts in total, as United executed their counter-attacking plan to perfection.
Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring on his return from AFCON 2025, before Patrick Dorgu doubled the advantage in a match that also saw three United goals ruled out for offside.
United’s new caretaker manager, Michael Carrick, might have preferred a gentler start to his tenure, but a formidable challenge awaits him against Mikel Arteta’s league-leading side.
Carrick remains unbeaten as United’s manager (P4 W3 D1), including a three-match caretaker spell in 2021. More importantly, the team’s resilient performance against City will certainly have caught Arteta’s attention.
Notably, Carrick’s sole Premier League victory during his previous interim role was against Arteta’s Arsenal -a 3-2 win at Old Trafford in December 2021.
United’s triumph over Pep Guardiola’s side presented Arsenal with a chance to extend their lead over the Sky Blues to nine points.
However, the Gunners squandered that opportunity, dropping two crucial points in a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.
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Nevertheless, defeats for City and Aston Villa mean Arsenal are in a stronger position than a week ago now sitting seven points clear at the summit.
They enter this match with momentum, following an impressive 3-1 midweek victory at the San Siro against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League, which secured their place in the last 16 with a game to spare and preserved their unbeaten status.
Here are the key details for the Arsenal vs Manchester United match, along with betting tips from SportPesa, which offers a variety of markets and instant payouts.
What time does Arsenal vs Manchester United kick off?
The two sides will square off on Sunday, January 24, at the Emirates Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM East African Time.
Arsenal vs Manchester United team news
The hosts have been without Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie so far in 2026. Mikel Arteta will assess them in the final days ahead of the match to determine their availability.
Myles Lewis remains out with a hamstring injury, while fellow academy product Ethan Nwaneri has joined Marseille on loan for the rest of the season.
Carrick has a largely full squad to choose from, but Joshua Zirkzee is nursing a knock that kept him out of last weekend’s derby win.
Matthijs de Ligt is the only other injury concern, sidelined since late November with a back issue that will keep him out for at least a couple more weeks.
Meanwhile, academy graduate Shea Lacey will be available after serving a one-match suspension for accumulating two yellow cards in the FA Cup against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Gunners vs Red Devils predicted lineups
- Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
- Man Utd: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo
Arsenal vs Man United head-to-head record
This will be the 245th meeting between the two sides. United hold the historical edge with 102 victories to Arsenal’s 91, while 51 matches have ended in draws.
However, Arsenal have won each of their last four Premier League home games against United- the longest such winning run by any top-flight side against the Red Devils since West Brom between 1976 and 1980 (five).
United are winless in their last six Premier League encounters with Arsenal (D1 L5).
They have never gone seven successive league matches without a win against the Gunners.
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Last six Premier League meetings
- Aug 17, 2025: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
- Mar 09, 2025: Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
- Dec 04, 2024: Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd
- May 12, 2024: Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
- Sep 03, 2023: Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd
- Jan 22, 2023: Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction and betting tips
United are winless in their last three league away games. After a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace in November, they could secure back-to-back league victories in London for the first time since October 2021.
Arsenal are unbeaten at the Emirates this season across 16 matches in all competitions, scoring 38 goals and conceding just seven.
This fixture carries significant weight, making the outcome difficult to predict.
Arsenal, at home, are justifiable favorites to win, but United, a capable side capable of an upset cannot be discounted.
Fans can anticipate a compelling contest, with goals expected from both teams.