Big Match Breakdown: Arsenal v Manchester United

Other than that, the Gunners should stick with the same XI that saw off the Terriers.

For United, Juan Mata or Ander Herrera will start in place of the injured Nemanja Matic. Anthony Martial should continue to partner Romelu Lukaku up-front with the visitors expected to continue in a 3-5-2 formation.

Key battles

The key to this game could be the pace of Anthony Martial. Arsenal haven’t coped well in recent years with teams playing on the front foot against them.

And the Frenchman’s speed, in accompaniment with Lukaku’s power going forward, could cause the Gunners serious problems.

Wenger’s men will also need a top performance from Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey. They’ll face a serious battle against Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini in particular. If they fail to stay disciplined and don’t match United’s physical capabilities, they could get overrun.

Match betting

Arsenal head into the game as the 7/5 favourites to record a third straight home win over United. The visitors are 19/10 for success, while the draw is well-priced at 23/10.

In terms of goalscorers, it’s hard to ignore the possibility of Welbeck bagging once again against his former club. The England ace has three against the Red Devils in his Gunners career and is 9/5 to continue that run anytime.

Alexis Sanchez is slightly shorter at 8/5, while it’s 9/2 that the Chilean breaks the deadlock in the contest.

United will be reliant on Lukaku to end his recent barren spell at 13/8 anytime. Otherwise, Martial and Rashford both appeal at 12/5 apiece.

The Coral News Team also like the look of Both Teams to Score – No. Mourinho’s men tend to set-up to frustrate away from home against the big sides.

And with three of the last four fixtures between these two teams in North London ending with at least one team failing to find the back of the net, the 11/10 on offer makes appeal.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing