After losing the first leg match 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, Louis Van Gaal’s men approach this fixture fresh from a morale-boosting 5-1 win over Midtjylland in their UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday.
At a time when the Red Devils seemed bundled out of the European competition, it was the magical performance from Mephis Depay that turned things round. The Dutch winger, who scored the final goal of the game in the dying minutes, put a man-of-the-match performance against the Danish side and many fans of the Old Trafford outfit will be hoping that he will replicate Thursday’s performance when the Gunners come calling. Youngster Marcus Rashford also scored a brace on his debut and could be available to start against the visitors on Sunday.
On the other hand, Arsenal come into this fixture without a win in their last two games in all competitions. They were held to a goalless draw by Hull City in the FA Cup before suffering a disappointing 2-0 loss to FC Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium last Tuesday. However, they still have a chance of proceeding to the next round of the FA Cup, but the Champions League looks as good as gone if Barca’s performance in England last Tuesday is anything to go by.
But Wenger's men are well aware of the fact that this season, they have one of their greatest chance to win the Premier League title, something that has evaded them for more than a decade. Arsene Wenger is expected to field a strong side that will not only guarantee the ultimate bragging rights if they manage to beat Louis Van Gaal’ side both home and away this season, but also the much-needed three points.
Many fans and analysts also believe that this is Arsenal’s best chance to repay the 8-2 defeat they suffered in the hands of the Red Devils under the legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson back on August 28, 2011. The hosts are suffering from a major injury crisis ahead of this fixture, with 14 of their first team players seemingly doubtful. Anthony Martial is their most recent injury-hit player, who picked up suffer while warming-up against Midtjylland last Thursday.
Team news
Man United
The Red Devils will take a look at Martial’s hamstring injury while hoping that he would be available for selection. The same case applies to David De Gea and Chris Smalling.
Arsenal
The Gunners will miss Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who is nursing a knee injury that he picked during their Champions League clash with Barcelona. Gabriel could return from a hamstring problem.
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Head to head
- Arsenal have not won any of their last eight Premier League games at Old Trafford. They have lost six and drawn two.
- The last time they beat Man United at Old Trafford was during the FA Cup last season.
- If Man United win against weekend opponents, they will become the first team to beat them at home 50 times.
- The Gunners have scored more than one goal in just one of their last 23 games at Man United’s backyard in the Premier League.
Quick facts
- The Old Trafford has witnessed 20 league goals this season, fewer than at any other ground in the league.
- LVG’s men have not won in their last five games against London sides. They have drawn four of those meetings.
- The hosts have 33 points from 26 matches, their lowest since the 1989-90 season.
- The Gunners have won only two of their last seven PL games away from home
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