United approaches this match after winning their last Premier League game 3-2 against Ipswich Town, while Arsenal played to a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.
The last encounter between these two teams in the Premier League took place in December last year, where Arsenal triumphed 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.
The Gunners will be looking to close the 16-point gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool as they face Manchester United. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes to achieve a league double over United. He has acknowledged that United are capable of delivering a strong performance after observing their play against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
There are currently no new injury concerns for Arteta. However, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli remain sidelined, along with long-term injury victims Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Myles Lewis-Skelly has completed his one-match ban following a red card against West Ham United in February and is available for selection again.
On the other hand, Manchester United will be eager to avoid another defeat against Arsenal after losing the previous match. They currently sit in 15th position in the Premier League table, with 33 points from 27 matches.
Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte missed the trip to Real Sociedad due to injuries sustained in the match against Fulham, putting more pressure on United manager Ruben Amorim. Additionally, January signing Patrick Dorgu is suspended after receiving a red card against Ipswich Town.
Amorim will also be without Amad Diallo (ankle) and Kobbie Mainoo (calf) due to injuries. Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, and Luke Shaw have been unavailable for several months. Lisandro Martinez is out for the season following ACL surgery, and backup goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are also injured.
A victory for Manchester United would elevate Amorim’s side from their current 15th position in the league. Conversely, a win for Arsenal would allow Arteta’s team to complete a league double over United and reduce the gap to Liverpool to 13 points.
Recall that Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield on Saturday.