A pair of teams on the upswing face off in a big midweek Premier League clash as Arsenal host Manchester United on Wednesday.
The Gunners have been rejuvenated since the November international break, going undefeated in four matches and winning the three most recent ones by multiple goals each. They are second in the standings behind high-flying Liverpool, but their recent form will give them confidence that they will be able to make a push for the title.
Meanwhile, United are also undefeated in their last four matches and early returns on new manager Ruben Amorim are good as the Red Devils have thrived since his arrival. United are still well out of the European places, but a renewed sense of hope has arisen throughout the squad and they will be looking to keep the good times rolling with a big result.
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 240
- Arsenal wins: 89
- Draws: 58
- Manchester United wins: 101
Manchester United are ahead in all-time meetings against Arsenal, having won 101 of 240 total matches between the sides.
However, the Gunners have lost just once in their last nine Premier League matches against the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium, and have won three league matches in a row against United.
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Team news
Arsenal
- Injured: Calafiori, Gabriel, Merino, White, Tomiyasu
- Suspended: None
Manchester United
- Injured: Evans, Lindelof, Shaw
- Suspended: L. Martinez, Mainoo
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: What the managers are saying
Mikel Arteta
(via Arsenal.com )
"It’s still very early in the season. Any team that has the capacity to put five or six wins in a row is going to be up there. Because it’s so tough and you see every week how all the teams are struggling to maintain winning, winning and winning. So I think anything is possible."
Rubem Amorim
(via ManUtd.com)
"Everything is a test but Arsenal are… I know it’s not easy for [a] Manchester United [head coach] to say, but they are in a different point of their team. They are in a different moment."
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Prediction
A few weeks ago this fixture looked like a dud waiting to happen, but both sides are on the rise in recent weeks and it could lead to a thrilling display for the fans.
While United are enjoying life under Amorim thus far, Arsenal still boast the deeper and better squad, and they should be expected to claim all three points — although it'll be much harder than it would've been earlier this season.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United