The Gunners will visit Old Trafford this Wednesday when they face Manchester United, a team lacking finesse, in every aspect. Arsenal has not beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford since 2006 and would find this opportune as the most desirable considering the form United is in.
Unai Emery’s side has not been defeated for long and are up from a scintillating London Derby win against Tottenham Hotspurs. A team growing in confidence, gaining it’s pace and rejuvenating their Champions League spot will face a pack lacking confidence, a spark to bounce back and team spirit.
However, Arsenal have not been in good books of goals when it comes to playing at Old Trafford and somewhere back of their head they would be eager to change the facts. Aubameyang’s form has been a prime focus of their winning streak and his run will be vital coming Wednesday.
When and Where?
Date: December 5, Wednesday
Time: 8:00 pm GMT
Venue: Old Trafford
Team News
Marcus Rashford is assumed to be fatigued at the weekend and will miss the game after his two assists game against Southampton.
Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo could he seen handling the defence as Mourinho seems to absent with 8 defenders. While on Right-back the Portuguese Diogo Dalot may be seen in place of Ashley Young who has been suspended for the game.
As for the visitors, Granit Xhaka will be out serving a match ban which could lead the youngster Guendouzi featuring in the midfield.
Aaron Ramsey and Lacazette could be given a start in place of Iwobi and Henrikh.
Head to Head
This will be 228th clash between the two wherein, United hold an upper edge with 98 wins as compared to Arsenal’s 82.
Arsenal have not won at Old Trafford in the Premier League since 2006, except for their FA Cup setback in 2015.
Predicted XI
Manchester United XI: De Gea; Dalot, Smalling, Jones, Shaw; Matic, Herrera; Lingard, Pogba, Martial; Lukaku
Arsenal XI: Leno; Sokratis, Mustafi, Holding; Bellerin, Torreira, Guendouzi, Kolasinac; Ramsey, Aubameyang, Lacazette
