Two of last seasons top three meet on Sunday as Manchester United travel to face Arsenal at the Emirates.
Arsenal’s 100% record came to an end last week as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Fulham.
Eddie Nketiah looked to have earned Arsenal all three points; however they were frustrated by a late Joao Palhinha strike.
Manchester United recovered from 2-0 down to beat Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford last weekend.
Goals from Christian Eriksen, Casmeiro and a Bruno Fernandes penalty completed the turn around to earn United a second consecutive fortunate home win.
Match history
Arsenal edged a five goal thriller in the fixture last year, with Nketiah scoring a last minute winner.
The home side has won the last four meetings in this fixture, with United recording a 3-1 win at Old Trafford last campaign.
Last five Premier League meetings
Arsenal 3 Manchester United 2 – 22/01/23
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 1 – 04/09/22
Arsenal 3 Manchester United 1 – 23/04/22
Manchester United 3 Arsenal 2 – 02/12/21
Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0 – 30/01/21
Team news
Oleksandr Zinchenko should return to the XI for Arsenal, with Jakub Kiwior likely to drop out from full-back.
Kai Havertz has struggled since joining Arsenal and will likely miss out, with either Gabriel Jesus or Nketiah starting.
Manchester United will be without numerous defensive options, including both Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw.
Mason Mount remains injured, although Rasmus Hojlund could make a first squad since joining the club.
Expected starting XI’s
Arsenal (4-3-3): Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Manchester United (4-3-3): Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes; Antony, Martial, Rashford
Predictions
Result: Arsenal
Defensively United look all over the place and another home win in this fixture appears probable
Correct Score: 3-1
Expect goals at the Emirates on Sunday
Anytime Goalscorer: Bukayo Saka
He scored in both meetings last season and will be up against Diogo Dalot out of position
