The Premier League returns to the fold with a massive clash between two of England's biggest teams this weekend as Manchester United lock horns with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in an important encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Preview
Manchester United are currently in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. The away side stunned local rivals Manchester City with a 2-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have been in excellent form so far this season. The Gunners eased past Inter Milan by a 3-1 margin in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Manchester United have a good historical record against Arsenal and have won 102 out of the 244 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Arsenal's 91 victories.
Arsenal have remained unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of Aston Villa in a Premier League match in November last year.
Manchester United have remained unbeaten in five of their last six matches in all competitions and have played out draws in three of these games, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion in an FA Cup encounter earlier this month.
Manchester United have lost five of their last seven matches against Arsenal in all competitions.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction
Arsenal have a powerful squad at their disposal and have a point to prove going into this game. The Gunners have carved out an impressive lead for themselves at the top of the league table and will look to maintain their momentum this weekend.
Manchester United can pack a punch on their day but have flattered to deceive this season. Arsenal are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United
Arsenal vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Arsenal to score first - Yes