Manchester United hold the all time series lead over Arsenal, but heading into the Wednesday night meeting it’s the Gunners who have all the momentum. Unbeaten in their last 19 across all competitions, manager Unai Emery shouldn’t have any problem getting his team rapidly refocused on the midweek crunch clash following the short turnaround from the latest and very entertaining installment of the North London derby.
However, it will still be a tremendous challenge, as Arsenal have only won three times at Old Trafford in Premier League competition.
In the 52 all time meetings between the two clubs in Premier League play, United have 24 wins to Arsenal’s 13.
The Bank Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United (4-3-3)
Attacking Players: Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Central Midfielders: Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Aaron Ramsey
Defenders: Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Shkodran Mustafi, Sead Kolasinac
Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
Arsenal vs Manchester United FYIs
Kickoff/TV: Wednesday December 5, 8pm local, Old Trafford, BT Sport
Win probability according to Google: United 41%, Arsenal’s 32%, The draw probability is estimated at 27%.
Odds according to Betway: United are favored to win, backed at 11/8. Arsenal are backed at 19/10 while odds for a draw are 5/2
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Prediction: Arsenal 2, United 1
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