Last weekend, AFC Bournemouth faced a resounding defeat as Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Declan Rice netted goals for their respective teams, securing a comfortable victory for their side.
Arsenal’s injury roster remains clear, and there’s a chance for Jurrien Timber to make his return to the pitch since the inaugural match of the season.
In their previous encounters, Arsenal emerged triumphant in the reverse fixture last September. Despite an early goal from Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Martin Odegaard swiftly equalized for Arsenal.
The North London side struggled to penetrate the visitors’ defense until the dying moments when two stoppage-time goals turned the tide in their favor.
Declan Rice’s deflected strike clinched the victory in the 96th minute, followed by Gabriel Jesus’s goal to seal the deal.
The rich history between the two English football powerhouses spans 239 meetings, with Manchester United edging slightly ahead with 101 victories to Arsenal’s 88.
Manchester United has found success in their last two home games against Arsenal, netting three goals on each occasion.
Additionally, their recent encounters have been high-scoring affairs, with four or more goals in each of their last five matches.
Anticipated lineups include Onana, Dalot, Casemiro, Evans, and Wan-Bissaka for Manchester United, with McTominay, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, and Hojlund completing the squad. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s lineup may feature Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Kiwior, with Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, and Trossard rounding up the team.
Paul Tierney will officiate the match, and fans in the UK can catch the action live on Sky Sports, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 BST on Sunday, March 12th.
Regarding the odds, Manchester United stands at 11/2 for a win, while the likelihood of a draw is at 17/4, and Arsenal holds the favored position at 2/5.
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