Arsenal vs Man United Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | FA Cup, January 12, 2025

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• Tournament: FA Cup
• Date: Sunday, Jan 12
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, England

Man United will travel to Arsenal for their third round of the 2024/25 FA Cup season at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners would want to bounce back from their disappointing exit in the Carabao Cup earlier this week.

Hosts Arsenal have undergone a stellar start in the 2024/25 campaign and find themselves just five points behind league-leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table. They have dropped points in their latest draw against Brighton and start their FA Cup campaign against a struggling Man United side.

Meanwhile, Man United have made a horrific start to their Premier League campaign and are languishing in the second half of the league table. The pressure on Ruben Amorim’s shoulders has increased after the squad bagged only one point from their last four games.

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal have been dealt with serious injury concerns as both right-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain out with their knee injuries. Jurrien Timber served his suspension and will return in this cup tie. Wingers Bukayo Saka (hamstring) is out whereas Raheem Sterling has returned from his knee injury and could play a part in this tie.

Man United Team News

As for the visiting side, the trio of Mason Mount (thigh), Victor Lindelof (unspecified) and Luke Shaw (calf) continue their recoveries in the treatment room. Midfield veterans Casemiro and Christian Eriksen could play some minutes in this cup tie.

Arsenal vs Man United Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori

Midfielders: Odegaard, Rice, Merino

Forwards: Sterling, Jesus, Havertz

Man United predicted line-up (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Onana

Defenders: Mazrouai, Yoro, Maguire, Martinez

Midfielders: Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo

Forwards: Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Hojlund

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 241 times, with Arsenal winning 90 of those games. Man United have won a whopping 101 times between both sides, whereas the remaining 50 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Man United

Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

The German attacker has been established as one of the sought-after players in the Premier League this season and is the top-scorer for the North London giants this season. Havertz has played in 26 games, bagging 12 goals and three assists this season.

Bruno Fernandes (Man United)

Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the most trusted personnel in the current Man United squad and has made a mixed start to his 2024/25 campaign. The Portuguese midfielder is capable of various positions across the midfield and attack including a winger or a central midfielder.

Arsenal vs Man United Prediction

Arsenal are the favourites for this tie due to their stellar start to the 2024/25 campaign. The Gunners are coming off a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in their latest Carabao Cup and will be entering another game without Bukayo Saka at the forefront. Mikel Arteta’s men ended their 13-game unbeaten run and are currently six points adrift of league leaders Liverpool.

As for Man United, they are missing some crucial players in this tie but could be back on track against a side who have been impressive throughout this campaign. Ruben Amorim’s team held Liverpool to an impressive 2-2 draw in their latest game and have mustered only a single point from their last four fixtures. We can expect a cracking encounter between both sides.

Predicted Score: Arsenal 2-1 Man United

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