Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 4, 2024

Arsenal vs Manchester United Preview

• Competition: Premier League.
• Date: Wednesday, December 4.
• Time: 8:15 PM GMT.
• Venue: Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Manchester United will be the late kick-off in the Premier League on December 4 as the second-placed Gunners gear up to host rivals Red Devils in ninth place in a thrilling match.

The hosts will enter this game on the back of a welcome upturn of form. Having gone winless for three games, Arsenal have won each of their last three outings across competitions, and in some style. In these games, they have scored a whopping 13 goals and conceded just three as they continue their search for top form. The Gunners have secured two huge away wins against Sporting (1-5) and West Ham (2-5) and will look to replicate that form at home as well.

The visitors, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a great run of form as well. They are undefeated since falling to West Ham in the Premier League towards the end of October. With four wins and one draw in their last five, Manchester United are beginning to look like a team once again. They have scored 13 goals in these games, keeping three clean sheets as well, and have conceded just thrice. They will look to perform the same against the Gunners.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Arsenal Team News

Manager Mikel Arteta will be mighty pleased with his team’s recent performances, and also that most of his players are currently injury-free. One major concern will be Gabriel’s fitness as the towering defender came off injured at half-time in the win against the Hammers. Along with him, Benjamin White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined and will miss the action for the next few weeks.

Manchester United Team News

Manager Ruben Amorim will be delighted with the way his team has responded to the new tactical set up as they go from strength to strength. They have no new injuries and suspensions to report from their thumping 4-0 win against Everton. However, Harry Magure, Victor Lindelof and Leny Yoro all remain sidelined with injuries.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: David Raya.

Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori.

Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (C), Thomas Partey, Declan Rice.

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.

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Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana.

Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire.

Midfielders: Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot.

Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes (C), Rasmus Hojlund.

Arsenal vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record

These two historic Premier League rivals have produced some of the most memorable matches in recent times. While Manchester United dominated earlier, the shift of power is apparent currently as Arsenal have won four of the last five meetings. The Red Devils have won just once.

Key Players to Watch

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

The Englishman has been head and shoulders above everyone else in the Arsenal squad in the Premier League this season. With 15 goal contributions to his name, Saka is leading the pack by nine contributions, with Kai Havertz (6) the next player in the list. Saka has bagged four assists and three goals in his last three matches and will look to carry that forward.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Manchester United captain has been in great form for the Red Devils this season, contributing seven goals to the team’s cause. This includes a pair of assists the Portuguese talisman bagged in the team’s 4-0 win against Everton last time out. He will look to continue in the same vein against Arsenal.

Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction

While the Gunners have the benefit of a strong home record against the Red Devils, the latter has the benefit of a new manager and the positive momentum the club has created. However, considering that Arsenal are a much better-settled side than Manchester United, they should win this.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United.

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