Comments and predictions for MU vs Arsenal: Shoot down the Red Devils
The match between MU vs Arsenal in the Premier League takes place at 11:30 p.m. on March 9. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest MU vs Arsenal squad information
Amorim did not receive any good news on the injury front in his pre-match press conference on Friday, as he confirmed that both Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte are unlikely to be fit in time to face Arsenal.
Both are expected to be among Manchester United's 11 absentees, which also includes Amad Diallo (ankle), Lisandro Martinez (knee), Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Jonny Evans (back), Luke Shaw (hamstring), Mason Mount (hamstring), Altay Bayindir (unspecified injury) and Tom Heaton (unspecified injury), along with the suspended Patrick Dorgu.
With Dorgu banned and Maguire unavailable, Amorim is likely to have to start Victor Lindelof in the Premier League for the first time this season, unless he decides to take a risk on former Arsenal youth player Ayden Heaven.
Heaven is one of two former Gunners who could be back to prove himself against his old club, alongside Chido Obi – who impressed in the cup defeat to Fulham but may not be ready to start in such an important match.
On Arsenal's side, the personnel situation has not changed much as Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are still unable to return to play.
Young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly was taken off early in the dominant win over PSV, but it was a tactical decision to avoid a red card and not an injury-related one, so his availability on Sunday will not be affected.
Up front, Mikel Merino is expected to continue in the No. 9 role as Arsenal struggle for personnel up front. He will partner Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard, who is aiming to become the third Arsenal player after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emmanuel Adebayor to score in consecutive Premier League games at Old Trafford.
Latest expected lineup for MU vs Arsenal
Manchester United:
Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Lindelof; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund
Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Latest football commentary on MU vs Arsenal
A young coach from the Iberian Peninsula, leading one of England’s most storied clubs but struggling to make immediate changes – this is something the two teams that face off on Sunday have in common. However, Ruben Amorim admits he is unlikely to be given the same patience Mikel Arteta enjoyed at Arsenal.
While Arteta has the time and resources to turn Arsenal into title contenders, Amorim may not be given that privilege if Manchester United continue to sink deeper into crisis. Their domestic situation is even more dire than the table suggests.
United are currently 14th in the Premier League and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Fulham – and former goalkeeper Bernd Leno – last weekend, meaning their only hope of saving their season now lies in the Europa League.
A 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Thursday gave United a slight advantage heading into the second leg, but their form has been less impressive, with just two wins in their last seven games in all competitions. Wins against Ipswich Town and Leicester City were unconvincing.
Furthermore, the 20-time English champions have yet to win back-to-back Premier League games this season and have conceded at least two goals in six of their last seven games at Old Trafford. However, if they can overcome their woes, the home side will have the chance to reach their 100th win against Arsenal in their history.
While Man United are aiming for their 100th win over Arsenal, Arteta will be in charge of Arsenal for 200 Premier League games. The Spaniard is looking for his 119th career win in the English top flight.
Only Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp have won more than 118 of their first 200 Premier League games. However, unlike them, Arteta is yet to win a title – something he and Arsenal are still desperate for.
Arteta’s title dream looks set to be delayed further, with Arsenal 13 points behind leaders Liverpool after defeats to Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. A win at Southampton on Saturday could see the gap widen to 16 points.
However, Arsenal stunned everyone with a 7-1 demolition of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, setting a new record for the most goals scored in an away knockout match. With this form, they are ready to face Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
Arteta's prolific attack will need to maintain its sharpness if Arsenal are to continue their impressive run of results against Man United. The Gunners have won all four of their last Premier League meetings with the Red Devils, including a 1-0 win at Old Trafford last season.
There are just 90 minutes left for Arsenal to secure back-to-back wins at Old Trafford for the first time since 1979. However, defeat to Man United in the FA Cup third round in January is still a boost for the home side, giving some hope to the red half of Manchester and their rivals on Merseyside.
Latest MU vs Arsenal score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.MU vs Arsenalas follows:
- Sportsmole:MU 0-1 Arsenal
- WhoScore:MU 0-2 Arsenal
- Our newspaper predicts:MU 0-1 Arsenal
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