Arsenal and Manchester United will feature in a fierce battle at Emirates Stadium to potentially determine who will land Champions League qualification for next season. The two Premier League rivals are in keen contention for the spot, and nothing but a win should be enough to put them in a position of promise with the business end of the season already upon us.
Arsenal looked like a tremendously good side in their win over Chelsea on Wednesday. After putting together a string of bad performances in recent weeks, the Gunners upped the ante at Stamford Bridge, and delivered a fantastic performance all-around. Their pace and efficiency was too much for the hosts to handle, with Eddie Nketiah, Emil Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka all featuring on the scoresheet to as they secured a resounding 4-2 win.
The turnaround led by Mikel Arteta is no secret, with the North London club already equalling their number of wins from last season (18) with six matches left. They have accumulated the third-highest points at home (32) with only Manchester United (38) and Liverpool (42) managing more this season. However, the fact that they have lost three of their seven home games played inside their home grounds in 2022 opens up the possibility for Manchester United to grab a win.
Needless to say, it will take some doing from the Red Devils as they have equally showed very little signs of being a proper competitor for the top-four place in recent times. Ralf Rangnick's men have failed to capitalize on numerous slumps by their rivals in the race for European places and are currently in a tricky situation. Their poor run of form showed up once more when they traveled to take on Liverpool at Anfield. The gap in quality was evident, with the hosts completely outplaying their once fierce rivals and taking home all the three points after their 4-0 win.
United are on the lookout for a reaction at the Emirates and the fact that they have lost four of their last seven matches in all competitions does not bid well for the upcoming objective. However, there is a glimmer of home in the cracks as they have successfully secured wins in all five Premier League games this season against their closest rivals for fourth place - Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham United.
Head to head record
Arsenal have won two and drawn one of their previous three Premier League home meetings against Manchester United. For the first time in Premier League history, the Gunners could keep four consecutive clean sheets at home. Manchester United's 3-2 triumph over Arsenal in the Premier League in December ended a six-game losing streak against the Gunners. They have a chance to win the league for the first time since 2018.
Key stats
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Arsenal have recorded 32 points at the Emirates Stadium this season. Only Liverpool (42) and Manchester City (38) have won more at home.
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Arsenal have let in 39 top-flight goals this season, already equalling their total conceded in 2020-21.
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The Gunners could lose league matches on three consecutive Saturdays for the first time since 1992.
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Manchester United lost four of their last seven matches in all competitions.
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The Red Devils could lose four successive top-flight away games for the first time since a run of six defeats from December 1980 to March 1981, which included a 2-1 loss versus Arsenal.
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Since a 2-0 loss against Arsenal in January 2020, United have won all 13 of their Premier League games in London (W8, D5).
Predicted starting XI
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Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tavares; Xhaka, Elneny; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Nketiah
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Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Telles; Matic, McTominay; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo.
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