Arsenal-Manchester United is a match valid for the twenty-first day of the Premier League and is played on Sunday at 17:30: TV, formations, predictions.
The most important match of the 21st day of the Premier League is played at the Emirates Stadium. In front of two teams animated by an old but never extinguished rivalry, protagonists of unforgettable duels between the ’90s and ’00s: Arsenal and Manchester United, today respectively the first and second force of the English top league.
The Gunners are doing an incredible championship, beyond all expectations, and now they can no longer hide. For the title, they will have to contend with them. Last Sunday, the most sceptical were predicting a possible false step in the London derby with Tottenham, but the response of Mikel Arteta’s men was worthy of a great team: Spurs beat them 2-0 at home and yet another positive result in the Premier League. They had momentarily jumped to +8 on reigning champions Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola’s Citizens moved back to -5 in the week thanks to a rematch with Antonio Conte’s side. Arsenal have one game less, but this weekend the risk of losing points on the road is really high, because in London comes one of the most in-form teams of the tournament, as well as the only one that was able to beat the Gunners in the first leg. We are obviously talking about the Red Devils.
Scarecrow United for the Gunners
Last September at Old Trafford it finished 3-1 to Erik ten Hag’s men, completely reborn after the World Cup break and the farewell to Cristiano Ronaldo. To say they are in it for the title is perhaps a long shot, but if they succeed at the Emirates they could relaunch their bid, having even beaten City a week ago.
Rashford and ten Hag
Needless to say, this match is a possible crossroads in the fight for first place, considering Arsenal have the chance to oust a potential threat should they get the better of them in the Sunday post-match. Meanwhile, the Red Devils, after a long string of consecutive victories, drew 1-1 in a recovery with Crystal Palace, caught up in the last minute by an Olise goal. Arsenal have not lost at home to United for four games in a row. Two important reinforcements arrived for Arteta: Trossard from Brighton and Kiwior from Spezia, while ten Hag filled a hole in the attack by taking Weghorst.
The Prediction
Two teams that have so far found the way to goal often and are unlikely to disappoint in this direct clash that puts heavy points at stake. It promises to be a balanced contest, with at least one goal on each side. Yes, Arsenal have only conceded eight goals at home, but it is also true that United’s forwards are on fire, Rashford being one of them. The Gunners will avoid defeat in our opinion, bearing in mind that the Red Devils have to do without Casemiro and without the Brazilian the defensive balance could be lacking.
Arsenal-Manchester United
likely line-ups
- ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Nketiah.
- MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Shaw; Eriksen, Fred; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
