Arsenal are our clear favourites to come out on top when they visit Old Trafford this weekend in a key game for both sides. Arsenal need all the points they can get as they look to pile the pressure on City in their title charge. And Manchester United look to bounce back from numerous defeats and poor performances, hoping to keep their European dream alive.
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Manchester United Vs Arsenal
Sunday 12th May 4:30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
Live on Sky Sports
Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview
With only 1 win in their last seven Premier League games, the Red Devils are looking to save their season as well as manager Erik Ten Hag’s job with what would be a huge win over current league leaders Arsenal. With European football still a very real possibility Manchester United need an enormous bounceback to prove to themselves and their fans they still have some fight left in them. With a string of first team injuries and a chaotic situation behind the scenes they have struggled to find their feet this season. But could the allure of this premier league classic be the spark needed to light a fire under the Premier League Giants?
In comparison, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are flying! With only 5 losses this season and on a four game win streak, victory over United would keep the title in their sights as they wait for City to slip. Sitting top of the table by only a point it looks as if the title race will go down to the wire, with both teams needing to win all of their remaining games. Top scorer Bukayo Saka shows no signs of slowing down on his 16 goal return so far this season as Kai Havertz joins the party, adding 12 goals. The Gunners are pushing to the very end, and Manchester United look to be their toughest remaining test.
The two sides match up fairly evenly with Arsenal winning three of the last five meetings, with Man U taking the other 2. In their last tie this season, Arsenal managed a convincing 3-1 home win.
Manchester United Vs Arsenal Odds
Favourites Arsenal sit at 1.40 to take three points back to the capital while Man U are predicted at 6.70 for the upset win. While 5.40 is the odds for the two to share the spoils.
Manchester United Vs Arsenal Betting Tips
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change.
White Wash
Arsenal’s ruthless goalscoring streak may prove too overwhelming for an injury stricken Man U, with no first team CBs fit it’s always possible they could be blown away by the Gunners organised offence. Arsenal are at 1.96 to score more than twice, with Man U at 1.31 to score either only once, or not at all.
Gunners Firing
WIth Arsenal’s haul of 88 goals this season, their front line has more than carried it’s weight as they chase down their first title in 20 years. Goals have come from numerous sources and their success this season can be partly attributed to their range of goalscoring options. Bukayo Saka is at 2.29 to score, Kai Havertz at 2.54 and Gabriel Jesus is an outside shout at 2.21.
Glimmer of hope
As pressure piles on manager Erik Ten Hag and the Stretford end demands more from its players, it’s only a matter of time until the sleeping giant awakes. Manchester United know they need a reaction and they need one fast. The sheer magnitude and importance of this game could be what it takes to bring out the best in this group and secure a vital three points for their European hopes. Man U are 5.10 to be in front at half time with Rasmus Højlund their most likely goalscorer at 4.10.
Manchester United Team News
Predicted Line-Up (4-2-3-1): Onana, Wan-Bissaka, J.Evans, Casemiro, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Garnacho, Mount, Antony, Højlund
Arsenal Team News
Predicted Line-Up (4-3-3): Raya, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Rice, Partey, Ødegaard, Trossard, Havertz, Saka
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