Arsenal is set to host FA Cup title holder Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on December 11th. This fixture is set in the third round of the FA Cup where 44 Premier League enter the clash with 20 lower league teams. These 20 teams enter the competition after they make it through the second-round ties.
The Gunners will look to challenge the Red Devils in a familiar environment. Manchester United did not have the best of the seasons last campaign but they did not go trophyless. They defeated an in-form Manchester City to win their 13th FA Cup.
This win was a stunning victory for Erik Ten Hag’s side. Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo bagged the goals to secure the win. The victory was much needed because it proved to be a confidence boost for Erik Ten Hag’s men.
The FA Cup victory guaranteed a position for title holders in the UEFA conference league. This season initially was rocky for the London Giants under Erik ten Hag. There has been a new sense of fresh form under the new manager Ruben Amorim.
Arsenal face faced Manchester United 16 times in the history of the FA Cup. The last time these giants faced off against each other was in 2019.
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This year’s matchup will be a challenge for both teams as both clubs are aiming for titles this season. The third-round match is set at the Emirates Stadium. This will be an advantage for the Gunners as they are the hosts.
The situation is tense in the Premier League
Arsenal and Manchester United first clash their horns in the Premier League. The North London Giants first host the Red Devils. The situation is on a different level in the English League where the three points will prove to be game-changers.
The Premier League contention is in full swing and Arsenal are well in. They have climbed up to the second position of the table with 25 points. Liverpool are still 9 points ahead of the trailing North London giants.
Manchester United had a bad start to the season where at one point they were in the 15th position of the Premier League table. A fresh start is on the cards for the Red Devils under the management of Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP.
The two clubs will be confident going their next face-off. Arsenal and Manchester United both are coming from victories and are in form. The Gunners will look for points to challenge Liverpool and the Red Devils will look to rise up on the table.
Can injuries be a problem for Arsenal and Manchester United?
The next match will be very important for both the London clubs. One team is aiming to rise to the top of the table while the other is looking to rise in position. The clubs will battle hard to secure the full three points which will be very important.
Arsenal has a pretty bad time with injuries this season. There are many players who were out in important games for the team. There is an evident gap in Arsenal’s midfield as many key defenders will be on the sidelines. Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly are the defenders who will not be a part of this match.
The situation in Manchester United is also tense as Bruno Fernandes was seen limping after the game against Everton. he was seen wearing an ice pack on his ankle which hinted he could miss the match at Emirates Stadium according to the reports of 90min.
There is one more concern for the Red Devils as Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo will be on the sidelines. The duo are suspended due to the yellow cards they received in the last match.
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