Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. Both teams are grappling with injuries and form issues, making this encounter crucial for their respective campaigns.
Manchester United Team News
United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, faces a selection headache with several key players sidelined.
Jonny Evans (lower back), Toby Collyer (knock), Mason Mount (thigh), Luke Shaw (foot), Lisandro Martinez (torn ACL), Altay Bayindir (undisclosed), Patrick Dorgu (suspension), Kobbie Mainoo (undisclosed), and Amad Diallo (ankle) are all out.
Harry Maguire (lower back) and Manuel Ugarte (small issue) are questionable.
Predicted Lineup: (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: Onana
- Defenders: De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro
- Wing-backs: Mazraoui, Dalot
- Midfielders: Ugarte, Fernandes
- Forwards: Zirkzee, Garnacho, Hojlund
Young striker Chido Odi is expected to come off the bench against his former club.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, are coming off a resounding 7-1 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League, boosting their confidence.
However, they are not without their own injury concerns. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are sidelined until after the international break. Despite these setbacks, Arteta has a relatively full-strength squad to choose from.
Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Raya
- Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly
- Midfielders: Odegaard, Partey, Rice
- Forwards: Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Arteta will likely aim to control the tempo in midfield and capitalize on their attacking prowess.
United’s best hope lies in soaking up pressure and counter-attacking, with Garnacho and Hojlund expected to chase long balls. Arsenal, on the other hand, will look to dominate possession and exploit United’s defensive vulnerabilities.