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Manchester United will face Arsenal, which is sitting on top of the league table, in its sixth Premier League match at the Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday.

Published : Sep 04, 2022 15:21 IST

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Arsenal - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 4, 2022
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Arsenal - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 4, 2022 | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Arsenal - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 4, 2022 | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Interesting facts after Manchester United’s win over Arsenal
Manchester United has won back-to-back home games against Arsenal for the first time since 2013.
Arsenal has now lost more Premier League games against Man Utd (26) than any other team in the competition’s history.
Arsenal has failed to win any of its last seven Premier League matches against Manchester United when starting the day top of the table (D2 L5).
Manchester United has won its last four Premier League matches, after having lost its first two this season. It is only the third side in Premier League history to win four in a row after losing its opening two in a season, after Tottenham in 2011-12 and Arsenal in 2018-19.
Man Utd’s last six Premier League wins against Arsenal at Old Trafford have all come under different managers: Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Michael Carrick, Erik ten Hag
12’ Martinelli’s goal ruled out by VAR
Martinelli makes a run with the ball along the left flank on the other end and beats David De Gea to score the opening goal. However, in the build-up, Odegaard looks to have fouled Eriksen and after a VAR check the referee rules the goal out.

Manchester United will look to record four successive wins in the Premier League for the first time since April 2021 when it faces table topper Arsenal at the Old Trafford on Sunday.

Erik Ten Hag’s men have made a comeback since its horrific beginning with two opening losses against former Championship sides Brentford and Bright & Hove Albion.

The first win since the loss, came against Liverpool at Old Trafford – the spot for another derby on Sunday.

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Arsenal, on the other hand, is the only club with a 100 percent win rate in the Premier League and sits on top of the table with 15 points after five matches.

Gabriel Jesus – who left Manchester City after the arrival of Erling Haaland – has been in red-hot form and will be leading the attack against United.

He has been directly involved in six goals in his first five Premier League appearances for the Gunners, a club record in the competition, overtaking Mesut Özil (five).

For the Red Devils, their recent signing Antony might just be the attacking solution for Erik Ten Hag along the wings.

Head-to-Head

Manchester United and Arsenal have faced each other 60 times and United has come out victorious 25 times, while the Gunners have won 17 times. The remaining 18 games have been draws.

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In the last five meeting between the sides, Arsenal has won thrice and drawn once, while United has won once.

  • Arsenal 3-1 Man United
  • Man United 3-2 Arsenal
  • Arsenal 0-0 Man United
  • Man United 0-1 Arsenal
  • Arsenal 2-0 Man United

At Old Trafford in the last five derbies, Man United has won twice, drawn as many times and lost once, with it coming in November 2020.

Team Form

Man United comes into the match with three consecutive wins after failing to secure victories in any of the five game before them. Arsenal, on the other hand, is on a 10-match winning streak this season, starting with a 5-3 friendly win over FC Nurnberg.

Man United’s Last Five Games – WWWLL

  • Leicester City 0-1 Man United
  • Southampton 0-1 Man United
  • Man United 2-1 Liverpool
  • Brentford 4-0 Man United
  • Man United 1-2 Brighton and Hove Albion

Arsenal’s Last Five Games – WWWWW

  • Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
  • Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
  • Bournemouth 0-3 Arsenal
  • Arsenal 4-2 Leicester City
  • Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal

Manchester United vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups XI:

Man United (4-3-3) – David de Gea (GK) – Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia – Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen – Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Antony

Arsenal (4-2-3-1) – Aaron Ramsdale (GK) – Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Kieran Tierney – Albert Lokonga, Granit Xhaka – Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Row – Gabriel Martinelli – Gabriel Jesus

When and where is Manchester United vs Arsenal?
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal will kick off at 9 pm IST (4:30 pm BST), at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
VAR: Lee Mason, Referee: Paul Tierney
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Arsenal in India?
Channel: Star Sports Select 1
OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV
Time: 9 pm
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Arsenal in UK?
Channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
OTT Platform: Sky Sports
Time: 4 pm
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Arsenal in the United States?
Channel: Telemundo
OTT Platform: Telemundo
Time: 11:30 am (EST), 8:30 am (PST)
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Arsenal in Canada?
Channel: fuboTV Canada
OTT Platform: fuboTV Canada
Time: 11:30 am (EST), 8:30 am (PST)
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