Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Benjamin Sesko, Andre Onana, and Joshua Zirkzee are all in contention to face Arsenal, but two others will miss out.
BILBAO, SPAIN: Andre Onana of Manchester United acknowledges the fans as he enters the pitch to warm up prior to the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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As reported earlier in the week, both Joshua Zirkzee and Andre Onana are both in contention to face Arsenal this weekend after recovering from their respective injury issues.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim confirmed as much in his press conference on Friday, but he also ruled out Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui from facing the Gunners.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United acknowledges the fans, as he is unveiled to the fans after signing for the team, prior to the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 09, 2025. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
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One other uncertainty was around summer signing Benjamin Sesko, who joined United last week, too late to feature in pre-season for the team. Amorim has confirmed that the striker is ready to play against Arsenal.
“We didn’t have a lot of time, but he is ready,” Amorim said. “Physically, he is ready – that is a big component in our league – then he is really smart, he is ready to play, we will see if he is going to start.”
Despite the uncertainty around Rasmus Hojlund’s future in Manchester, Amorim confirmed that the striker is “one more option” for Sunday’s game.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Declan Rice of Arsenal tackles Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Zirkzee and Onana both missed United’s pre-season tour of the U.S., with Zirkzee suffering with an unspecified injury complaint whilst Onana had a hamstring injury.
Mazraoui has been absent from training for a couple of weeks now, whilst Martinez has been out since February with an ACL injury.
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