One of the greatest rivalries in the Premier League era will record another chapter tomorrow (Sunday) when Arsenal meets Manchester United. After several difficult years for both clubs, they arrive in excellent condition, with Arsenal leading the league with 47 points and United third with 39.
The Red Devils come to the game without Casemiro, who was booked against Crystal Palace and will miss the match. In his absence, Fred is expected to win a significant role and start in the lineup, when no significant changes are expected in the lineup from the 1:1 against Crystal Palace. Vout and Horst, who made his debut against the Londoners, may drop to the bench while Alejandro Grancho may start.
Grancho is highly regarded at the club and may sign an 8-year contract with the team, which considers him a key part of its present and future. He may start in the midfield, beyond Fred, it is possible that Scott McTominay or Bruno Fernandes will start in the midfield. Fred, Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes recently started in a 4:0 loss to Brentford, while McTominay, Eriksen and Fernandes played side by side in a 6:3. Casemiro is considered one of United’s most significant players this season, and has actually started every game since the 6:3 defeat to City in October.
Arsenal come into the game in good form. The team, which wants to increase the gap at the top back to 8 points, may give Leonardo Trussard minutes days after signing the attacking player with the team. The Belgian is expected to be in the squad. Arsenal arrives with the same squad that beat Tottenham 0:2 in the North London derby, and this time also Bokayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard are expected to start.
United is actually the only one who beat the Gunners this season in the league, the same 1:3 in the previous round. the coach Mikel Arteta He commented: “Eric ten Haag rebuilt United quickly, he has a clear method of play and a very good squad. I think they can beat any team in the league.”