Arsenal welcome Manchester United to Emirates Stadium in a huge Premier League encounter.
Victory would see Arsenal climb into the top four, whilst Man Utd can leapfrog the Gunners with a win and potentially go as high as fifth.
Team News
Thomas Partey is ruled out for Arsenal with a groin injury suffered in training.
Takehiro Tomiyasu returns from suspension but Jurrien Timber and Mohamed Elneny remain absent with knee injuries.
Man Utd’s new striker, Rasmus Højlund could make his debut after recovering from a back injury.
Raphael Varane is ruled out with an unspecified injury.
Tom Heaton (calf), Luke Shaw (muscle), Kobble Mainoo (ankle), Mason Mount (thigh), Tyrell Malacia and Amad Diallo (both knee) remain sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Arsenal host Man Utd at Emirates Stadium in a 4:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday 4 September, live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Arsenal are unbeaten in three of their last five meetings against Man Utd (W2, D1, L2).
- Man Utd are winless in their last five visits to Arsenal (D1, L4).
- Bukayo Saka has scored in his last three Arsenal appearances against Man Utd (W2, L1).
- Saka and Eddie Nketiah has scored in each of Arsenal’s two league games at home this season.
- Man Utd have won just one of their last six away visits to London-based teams (W1, D2, L3).
Prediction
Having struggled with Fulham’s strong press and intensity last weekend, Arsenal will be relieved to have snatched a point given how uncharacteristically sloppy their defending was on top of a sluggish attack – aside from two clinical goals.
Man Utd meanwhile weren’t much better defensively against Nottingham Forest but grew into the game with a dominant attacking press, although they were lucky to win with a cheeky penalty which proved the difference.
Varane’s absence though adds further worry for Utd’s defensive ability because this game does feel likely to be all-out attack, which should make for a cracking contest which I think Arsenal might just edge.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United
Result: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United
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