Ruben Amorim has left the pitch undefeated in his first two matches as the new Manchester United manager, but can he keep that unbeaten run going as his side face one of the most in-form teams in the league? Arsenal vs Manchester United is on the horizon, so here’s our preview ahead of the classic Premier League clash.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Preview
Arsenal
Arsenal have rediscovered their spark since the November international break, remaining unbeaten in four outings and claiming emphatic victories in their last three, each by a comfortable margin. Sitting second in the table behind a soaring Liverpool, their red-hot form offers plenty of belief that a title challenge is well within reach.
For a moment, it seemed Mikel Arteta’s resurgent Arsenal might outdo last season’s record-breaking 6-0 triumph over West Ham at the London Stadium, surging into a 4-0 lead in just 36 minutes. Yet, a spirited effort from Hammers full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri sparked hopes of an extraordinary turnaround.
Much like their ruthless 5-1 Champions League demolition of Sporting Lisbon, Arsenal dashed any hopes of a dramatic comeback with a Bukayo Saka penalty in a breathtaking seven-goal first half, equalling a Premier League record along the way.
The Gunners stand among an elite trio alongside Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion as the only teams in the league to maintain an unbeaten home record. Arsenal have also won six of their last seven matches at the Emirates, where they’ve found the net in an impressive 12-game streak across all competitions.
Manchester United
Manchester United are riding a four-match unbeaten streak, with early signs under new manager Ruben Amorim looking promising. While the Red Devils remain far from the European spots, Amorim’s arrival has injected fresh optimism into the squad, and they’ll be eager to sustain their momentum with a statement result at the Emirates.
Struggling for consistency in recent weeks, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee found their rhythm with a pair of braces in Manchester United’s 4-0 demolition of Everton. It was United’s fourth consecutive home victory under Ruben Amorim, following his debut at Old Trafford in a thrilling 3-2 Europa League success over Bodo/Glimt.
Manchester United’s woes on the road persist, however, as their 1-1 stalemate against Ipswich Town in Ruben Amorim’s debut extended their winless streak away from Old Trafford to six matches across all competitions. Of those, five have ended in draws, with Southampton remaining the only team United have defeated on their travels this season.
Recent encounters with Arsenal provide little comfort for Manchester United fans, with the Red Devils losing their last three Premier League meetings and failing to claim victory at the Emirates since January 2019.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester United are yet to pick up their away form, and it seem unlikely that they will be able to force a result against an opposition thet have largely struggled against lately. Luke Shaw added to their injury list which also includes Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo. So, they will be facing a team that has scored 13 times in their last three matches with a compromised backline.
Arsenal will be sweating over the fitness for Gabriel Magalhaes, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are still out. But the home side will be confident of getting the job done as they still have a solid defence and a recently rejuveneted attack.
Our Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction is a 3-1 win for the home side.
