MU needs to do this to "kill" Bukayo Saka
MU will face Arsenal in an important match in the early morning of December 5. To overcome the rising Gunners, the Red Devils need to lock down Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's leading attacking star.
Arsenal are in impressive form, scoring 13 goals in the last seven days, and have become one of the most dangerous teams in the Premier League. Under Mikel Arteta, they have won back-to-back games, including a 5-2 win over West Ham recently. However, Bukayo Saka has been the standout performer in their squad, with seven goals and 11 assists in 18 games. After the win over West Ham, Arteta praised Saka as “incredible”, which shows how important he is to the squad.
Saka is one of Arsenal's most dangerous players, and United will have to come up with a special plan to stop him. Diogo Dalot is expected to be tasked with keeping an eye on Saka, which is no easy task. Dalot has struggled this season, playing out of position, but in this crucial game he will need to show his class to shut down Saka's threat.
Dalot will not only have to deal with Saka’s direct attacks but also need to stop crosses from the wings, especially when Saka often cuts inside and creates dangerous chances. With Luke Shaw, who could start for the first time this season, Dalot will have extra help defending the left flank.
However, this is a difficult task for Dalot, because Saka is not only fast but also very skillful in handling the ball. If Dalot can stop Saka, Manchester United will have a chance to win against Arsenal. This match is also an opportunity for MU to continue to consolidate the impressive form after the 4-0 victory over Everton, thereby continuing to keep up with the teams above.
With careful preparation, Dalot will have the opportunity to demonstrate his excellent defensive ability and help MU overcome the big challenge from Arsenal.
