Manchester United will welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday, 9 March for a clash between two of England's biggest clubs.
With both teams now more focused on their European commitments, this has all the makings of a forgettable affair. However, Arsenal's emphatic win over PSV in the week means they have more wiggle room than their opponents when it comes to fielding a strong team.
Man Utd's clash with Real Sociedad is in the balance and with the second leg set to take place on Thursday, Ruben Amorim could rest key personnel.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Man Utd vs Arsenal prediction below.
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Man Utd vs Arsenal prediction: A score draw is on the cards
Key Stats
- Man Utd have scored in the first half in just one of their last five matches at Old Trafford.
- Arsenal have kept a first-half clean sheet in their last three matches against Man Utd.
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in six of Man Utd' last nine matches.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 1-1 Arsenal
If Arsenal were still realistically in the title race then we would more than likely lean in their favour but a draw feels the most likely outcome here. Neither team will have much motivation to win with European second legs on the horizon and both are finding domestic goals hard to come by.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal the clear favourite
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Man Utd vs Arsenal odds are heavily weighted towards Arsenal despite their relatively poor recent record at Old Trafford (one win since 2006). Ladbrokes have priced the Gunners as the odds-on favourites, giving them a 57.9% chance of victory while Man Utd have been given just a 20% chance of picking up all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Gunners lead
Arsenal have won the last four Premier League matches between themselves and Man Utd which puts them in a strong position ahead of Sunday. Man Utd did enjoy a resilient FA Cup win on penalties at the Emirates Stadium just a few months ago, though, so they will be able to take confidence from that result.
- Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd – Man Utd win on penalties (FA CUP)
- Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd
- Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd
- Arsenal 3-2 Man Utd
Man Utd preview: Signs of progress
Man Utd may still be in a desperate position in the Premier League but there have been a few signs in recent weeks that the players are getting more accustomed to Ruben Amorim's demands. On Thursday night in San Sebastian, the Red Devils should have won the match comfortably and arguably played their best football to date since Amorim took charge. Can they now build on that?
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Mazraoui, Lindelof, de Ligt, Yoro, Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
West Ham
2
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
1
Man Utd
4
England Premier League 04/05/25
L
Brentford
4
Man Utd
3
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Bournemouth
1
Man Utd
1
Arsenal preview: A match to experiment?
Despite Mikel Arteta's refusal to admit his team's title hopes are over, the reality is that Arsenal won't be winning the Premier League this season. Therefore, the Spaniard could be tempted to use league matches as experimentation opportunities with the Gunners now all in on the Champions League.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Player to watch: Ethan Nwaneri
Amid Arsenal's injury crisis in forward positions, a talented teenager has emerged in the form of Ethan Nwanseri. The 17-year-old looks like the real deal and has been particularly impressive with his finishing in front of goal. Nwaneri has three goals in his his last six appearances for the Gunners and another one at Old Trafford would be the highlight of his young career so far.