Man United vs Arsenal: Match Preview, what to expect, key players | OneFootball

Manchester United will face Arsenal at Old Trafford today, hoping to record back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.

United will hope to secure a victory against the Gunners, which could help their confidence ahead of the Europa League round of 16 second-leg clash with Real Sociedad on Thursday.

Arsenal have won once in their last three league games and are unlikely to beat Liverpool to the title. They trail the Reds by 16 points.

They won the reverse fixture but were knocked out of the FA Cup by the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium in January.

Match preview

United are on their longest losing run in the league against Arsenal, having lost their last four games in the competition against them.

Manager Ruben Amorim did not reveal whether Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte, who both missed the last game against Sociedad, will be fit for this encounter.

However, young striker Chido Obi is in contention to face his former side, having been ineligible to feature against Sociedad.

Arsenal will still be without Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

What to expect

Man United ceded possession to Arsenal in their last two meetings, and this is unlikely to change during this encounter.

The Red Devils’ preparation for their clash with Real Sociedad could affect their performance in this game.

By contrast, Arsenal have a healthy advantage heading to their Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash with PSV Eindhoven, which makes them more focused for this encounter.

Key players

Man United

Bruno Fernandes: No current United player has more goal involvements against the Gunners. He is the Red Devils’ most consistent player.

Alejandro Garnacho: The Argentine is unpredictable, but his pace and trickery could be pivotal, particularly given how United are likely to play.

Arsenal

Martin Odegaard: The Norwegian midfielder will be high on confidence, having notched three goal contributions against PSV.

Ethan Nwaneri: The 17-year-old is one of the Gunners’ most in-form players, recording two goals and one assist in the last five games across all competitions.

Stats from transfermarkt.com, sofascore.com & bbc.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .