Arsenal take on Manchester United as they look to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Michael Carrick’s side did Mikel Arteta a favour last weekend when they convincingly beat Manchester City.
It has raised expectations ahead of the weekend and the Red Devils will be looking to avenge the defeat inflicted on them by the Gunners at Old Trafford on the opening day. Arteta welcomed back both Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie to team training in the week in a big boost to the side.
While the historic rivalry between the sides might have been somewhat lost with the gap that has since opened between the teams, there is no love lost. Arsenal have plenty of weapons at their disposal to try and bring down and stop the counterattacking might of their opponents but will need to be cautious.
Updates from the game and match commentary to follow in today’s **football.london** matchday blog:
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to **football.london**'s live blog covering all the build-up and match coverage of Arsenal's clash with Manchester United in the Premier League.
Our Arsenal reporter **Tom Canton** is at the Emirates Stadium to bring you everything from North London. Updates to follow: