Arsenal host Manchester United in north London on Wednesday and both teams have cause for optimism that their campaigns are back on track.
WATCH — Arsenal v Manchester United live
The Gunners have seen their offense explode in recent games, as they won 3-0 against Nottingham Forest, 5-1 at Sporting Lisbon and then 5-2 at West Ham on Saturday. That runs has coincided with the return of Martin Odegaard as he and Bukayo Saka have been ripping teams to shreds. With Premier League leaders Liverpool nine points clear of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s side have some serious work to do but they are definitely still in this title race.
Manchester United are definitely in the top four race, which we didn’t think we would be saying a few weeks ago. Ruben Amorim secured his first Premier League win as their new manager at the weekend as United hammered Everton 4-0 at home as they made the most of some big defensive mistakes and showed off their new high-pressing style. There is still plenty of room for improvement but United are only six points behind Arsenal heading into this game.
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 3:15pm ET, Wednesday (December 4)
Venue: Emirates Stadium — London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Arsenal team news, focus
Jorginho could start in midfield again with Merino and Partey struggling with injury. Calafiori and Timber have been excellent at left and right back respectively, but will Arteta start them both on Wednesday? Zinchenko could come in but Arteta is reluctant to change his first-choice side. Havertz up top and Trossard and Saka out wide is most likely but Martinelli could come in on the left for Trossard to keep things fresh.
OUT: Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Ben White (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Mikel Merino (knee), Thomas Partey (muscle)
Manchester United team news, focus
Casemiro is doing his best to hold things down in midfield but perhaps Manuel Ugarte will come in for this game. Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo have all really turned up since Amorim arrived. United also have strong competition up front with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee showing off their finishing skills in recent wins.
OUT: Leny Yoro (foot), Victor Lindelof (groin) | QUESTIONABLE: Harry Maguire (calf), Jonny Evans (knock)
Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction
When Arsenal are flowing like this in attack there is very little you can do. However, they still give up big chances in games which will give United hope. Amorim’s side will come out and have a go in stages of the game but Arsenal are close to being back to their best and will get the job done. Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United.
