Michael Carrick's second game in interim charge of Manchester United is an unforgiving one as he prepares to take on Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The former United midfielder masterminded a brilliant 2-0 derby win against Manchester City at Old Trafford last time out, but Mikel Arteta's Arsenal pose an even bigger challenge.
Indeed, the Gunners are seven points clear at the top of the table and are well on course to lift their first Premier League title in 22 years. They are also unbeaten on home soil this season, and so this clash between two of the biggest clubs not just in England, but in world football promises to be an exciting one.
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Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction: Arteta to get one over Carrick?
Key stats
- Arsenal have won three of their last four games in all competitions.
- United's win over City was their first in five matches across all competitions.
- Arsenal have also won the previous four home H2Hs in the league.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United
Despite United's impressive performance and result against City, we think that Arsenal will have too much quality here. It will not be an easy game for them, but they are usually so formidable at home.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at 25%, while a United win is rated at just over 17%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Premier League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal on top at the Emirates
As mentioned before, Arsenal have won the last four Premier League meetings at the Emirates between the two sides. Three of those have also seen United score too though, and so we could see a familiar pattern emerge on Sunday.
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Arsenal preview: Defenders back in training
Arsenal have received a double injury boost that both Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie have returned to training. Sunday may come too soon for them to start though.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres & Trossard
Last five results:
- Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal
- Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal
- Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal
- Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal
- Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Manchester United preview: De Ligt still out
Matthijs De Ligt is still out for United with injury. Joshua Zirkzee is also sidelined, but Noussair Mazraoui will return to the squad after playing in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Morocco.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu & Mbeumo
Last five results:
- Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City
- Manchester United 1-2 Brighton
- Burnley 2-2 Manchester United
- Leeds 1-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 1-1 Wolves
Player to watch: Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres now has two goals in three appearances after scoring against Inter with a lovely finish. The striker finally seems to be finding his feet at Arsenal, and he could do damage against United.