The final game for Manchester United this season at Old Trafford will be against a distinguished guest. The Red Devils will host Arsenal in a game where both sides need a win to assure a third-place finish in this year's EPL standings. While both sides carried unbeaten streaks of their own earlier this year, during the past weeks there haven't been many moments for them to enjoy, and they will surely want their fans to have something to smile about after this game.
Manchester United will get to this match with a number of injuries. Wayne Rooney will miss the match after picking up an injury against Crystal Palace last week, with the same fate suffered by Luke Shaw. Although Van Gaal will have Van Persie, Rojo and Di Maria available, the absence of the team's captain will be tough to forget. If Van Persie and Di Maria can't contribute, Colombian Radamel Falcao will try to impress in what seems to be his final game at Old Trafford, after a non-successful one-year loan with the team.
The Dutch boss is all business ahead of Sunday's match.
Van Gaal on this weekend's game: "We want to be third - it's still possible. We can put pressure on Arsenal on Sunday." #mufc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 15, 2015
The team's Twitter feed shared a video remembering some of the great goals scored by the Red Devils against Arsenal.
The curtain comes down on the OT season tomorrow as #mufc host Arsenal... https://t.co/8asjgYeKlm
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 16, 2015
For Arsenal, this game seems like a chance to redeem themselves. The team has underperformed when they play at Old Trafford, and they will want to become the fourth side to win two games against the Red Devils in a single season. Their 2-1 victory over Man United back in March ended a five game streak with nothing but defeats while visiting United, and a win here could almost assure them the third place in the EPL while they still dream of finishing second.
Arsene Wenger believes another win at Old Trafford would confirm their progress.
Boss: "To win at Old Trafford again would convince us that we have the strength and help us be stronger next season." #MUFCvAFC
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 15, 2015
Former Man United striker Danny Welbeck will not be available for Arsenal on Sunday, since he hasn't recovered from an injury. Welbeck scored the game winner against Manchester in their FA Cup match last March. Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez will have to carry the offensive weight for the Gunners. Wenger's team has won their last five away games, and another one here could practically guarantee them a top three finish.
Manchester United vs Arsenal team sheets
Man United's First XI: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Smalling, Rojo, Mata, Blind, Herrera, Young, Fellaini, Falcao
Man United's subs: Valdes, Blackett, McNair, Di Maria, Januzaj, van Persie, Wilson
Arsenal's First XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud
Arsenal's subs: Szczesny, Gibbs, Gabriel, Flamini, Rosicky, Wilshere, Walcott
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