Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Ruben Amorim eyes extending United’s unbeaten streak to eight with a win over the Gunners.

Amid the vibrant energy and storied streets of North London, a region where history, culture, and footballing passion intertwine, the Matchweek 14 of the Premier League fixtures takes us to the Emirates Stadium in North London where Arsenal are set to lock horns against Manchester United.

Arsenal FC, the pride of North London, find themselves in a painfully familiar position, sitting second in the Premier League standings. For the third consecutive season, the Gunners are in pursuit of a title that has persistently eluded them. Despite their valiant efforts, the shadow of near-misses continues to loom, and with Liverpool maintaining a commanding lead, the challenge of clinching the trophy seems steeper than ever.

The Gunners, however, are riding high on the back of a scintillating performance against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Arsenal dismantled their opposition with surgical precision, netting five goals in the first half alone, courtesy of strikes from Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Bukayo Saka.

Manchester United currently find themselves positioned 9th in the Premier League standings, reflecting a season marked by inconsistency under the stewardship of Erik Ten Haag and Ruben Amorim. With 5 wins and 4 draws in 13 matches, the Red Devils are showing glimpses of potential but still lack the consistency required to compete at the top.

U-N-I-T-E-D pic.twitter.com/0jRbfGKc0a

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 2, 2024

As they prepare to face a formidable Arsenal side at the Emirates Stadium, United will aim to carry forward the momentum from their commanding victory against Everton at Old Trafford. In that match, a brace each from Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford secured a resounding win and reinforced United’s attacking capabilities.

Kick-off:

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:45 AM IST

Venue: Emirates Stadium, North London, UK

Form:

Arsenal (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-L

Manchester United (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

Kai Havertz, the 25-year-old German forward hailing from Aachen, has graced the pitch for renowned clubs such as Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen, before making a high-profile move to Arsenal in 2023. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 49 appearances and netted 18 goals. A pivotal figure for the German national team, Havertz has scored 20 goals in 55 caps.

5 mile trip across London. #COYG pic.twitter.com/6P3umW3HCB

— Kai Havertz (@kaihavertz29) November 30, 2024

Notably, he played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s journey to the DFB-Pokal final as runners-up, and was instrumental in Arsenal’s triumph in the 2023 FA Community Shield. His exceptional performances earned him a place in the UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season for 2019-20, further cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s brightest talents.

Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)

The 23-year-old Dutch centre-forward, born in Schiedam, brings a wealth of promise and experience from his journey through European football. Zirkzee’s formative years saw him develop at clubs like Bayern Munich, Feyenoord, Parma, and Bologna, each stint honing his raw talent and tactical acumen before his recent move to Manchester United. The recent brace against Everton will give the forward plenty of confidence and he will be looking to continue where he left off in the last match.

The United family celebrates with you, Josh ❤️#MUFC || #MUNEVE pic.twitter.com/GCECnWMuBa

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 1, 2024

Since donning the iconic red jersey, Zirkzee has made 13 appearances and contributed three goals, showcasing glimpses of his potential to lead United’s frontline. On the international stage, the Dutchman has earned six caps for the Netherlands, marking his debut goal in a UEFA Nations League fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 2024-25 campaign.

Match Facts:

• United have a 42% win accuracy win over their opponent.
• Arsenal won three of their last five matches.
• United are unbeaten in their last five matches.

Arsenal vs Manchester United: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Man United to win the match – 6/1 with bet365
• Joshua Zirkzee to score first – 9/1 with vBet
• Arsenal 0-2 Manchester United: 40/1 with William Hill

Injuries and Team News:

For Arsenal, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be absent due to injury concerns.

For United, Daniel Gore is set to miss the upcoming game. Martinez and Mainoo are both suspended for the upcoming match.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches – 212

Arsenal won – 76

Manchester United won – 90

Matches drawn – 46

Predicted Lineup:

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Manchester United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Onana (GK); Mazraoui, de Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dalot; Rashford, Feranandes; Zirkzee

Match Prediction:

Both teams are in sublime form and are equally competitive to get the better of each other. However, looking at Amorim’s form with United, we expect them to get the better of the North London outfit.

Prediction: Arsenal 0-2 Manchester United

Telecast Details:

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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