Prediction Arsenal vs Manchester United
Verdict: Arsenal winBest Odds: 7/5Bookmaker: In what is a real showdown for this seasons top-four race, Arsenal will welcome Manchester United to the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime.
San Diego Padres ArsenalStarting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have endured a very public struggle when returning from Marchs international break, the Gunners really came roaring back earlier in the week. Laying down what was a shock marker when they made the trip to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, Mikel Artetas men stormed their way to a shock 4-2 romp in north London. With the mood in their camp likely to be at a new-found high when they return to the Emirates here, Pep Guardiolas former right-hand man has his sights set on securing a top-four finish this season. Opening Saturdays showdown with only their goal difference stopping them from climbing into the Champions League spots, Arsenal will now be looking to draw a line under their back-to-back defeats on home soil. While the Gunners might have been hit with an action-packed 3-2 lo s when they made the trip to Old Trafford back on December 2nd, Saturdays hosts should be smelling the chance to lay down a marker here.Team NewsBagging a brace against Chelsea earlier in the week, England U21 striker Eddie Nketiah is likely to lead Arsenals line here.Likewise, also impre sing at Stamford Bridge, the duo of Rob Holding and Mohamed Elneny will be hoping to keep their places.Manchester UnitedAs for the visitors, while Manchester United might have managed
Johnny Manziel Jersey to pick up a hard-fought 3-2 win against leading relegation scrappers Norwich last weekend, the Reds immediately came crashing back down to earth. Putting in a woeful display away at title contenders Liverpool, Ralf Rangnicks men were hit with a woeful 4-0 drumming against their bitter rivals. With the former RB Leipzig bo s only coming under more scrutiny, the former Premier League champions are
Chase Headley Jersey now in a real uphill battle to clinch a top-four finish. Knowing that they face a tough test when they travel to north London on Saturday lunchtime, United have now managed to win just a pair of their last nine matchups acro s all formats. With their recent nightmare run of form stemming all the way back to February 20th, the Reds have also continued to show a host of i sues away from Old Trafford. It should be highlighted, including a 4-1 defeat against Manchester City, Rangnicks side have lost their last three Premier League away fixtures.Team NewsLimping off in the first-half against Liverpool
Ozzie Smith Jersey earlier in the week, Paul Pogba will mi s out at the Emirates on Saturday.However, in a boost for Manchester United, the trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Scott McTominay returned to training earlier in the week.Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Saturdays opponents faced off at Old Trafford back in December, Manchester United picked up a 3-2 win.However, Arsenal have taken seven points from their last three Premier League meetings against the Reds on home soil.The Gunners 4-2 win against Chelsea in midweek brought an end to their three-match losing run.Manchester United have managed to win just a pair of their last nine matchups acro s all formats.Likewise, the Reds have also lost each of their last three Premier League away fixtures by an aggregate score of 9-1.ConclusionManaging to storm their way to a stunning 4-2 win away at Chelsea earlier in the week, there is no doubt that Arsenal should be smelling the chance to lay down another marker here. With many tipping them to be in pole position to book a Champions League return this season, Saturdays hosts should be looking to cash in on a downbeat Manchester United squad. Suffering a woeful 4-0 drumming away at title contenders Liverpool a few days ago, the Reds are in the midst of a real nightmare. Losing each of their last three Premier League matchups away from Old Trafford by an aggregate score of 9-1,
Allen Craig Jersey were backing a home victory that can be found at attractive odds here.Verdict: Arsenal winBest Odds: 7/5Bookmaker: