WhoScored have previewed this weekend's huge clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, picking out selections for our brand new Ladbrokes 5-a-side league.
Manchester United desperately need to save face when they travel to the Emirates on Saturday following their humiliating 4-0 defeat away to Liverpool in midweek. Ralf Rangnick's side remarkably still have a chance of finishing fourth but it's hard to see them winning another game this season based on current form let alone catching those above them.
Arsenal, meanwhile, bounced back from three straight defeats with a shock 4-2 win away to Chelsea on Wednesday to pile the pressure on Tottenham ahead of them in the race for fourth. Here we break down where the game will be won and lost to help inform our bet builder for Ladbrokes' 5-a-side game. Join our private league for the chance to win up to £1,000 in cash prizes! Let's get down to business...
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Baller 5-a-side Selections | 10/1 5-a-side team
Keeper - David De Gea to concede 2+ goals
Manchester United have conceded more goals than 18th place Burnley in the Premier League this season and David de Gea is without a clean sheet away from home in four months. Arsenal head into this one after putting four past Chelsea away from home.
Hacker - Scott McTominay to be carded
Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Scott McTominay will return against Arsenal but having only just returned to training during the second half of the week it's hard not to imagine the Scot taking his time getting back up to speed in this match. But time is not on United's side and a ropey start for McTominay will almost certainly see him add to his nine yellow cards in the Premier League this season. In fact, only Brighton's Yves Bissouma has been carded more in the division than the United midfielder.
Baller - Granit Xhaka to attempt 55+ passes
Manchester United will look to counterattack Arsenal on Saturday with no central midfielder capable of controlling the game. The onus will therefore be on Arsenal to have the bulk of possession and that is where Granit Xhaka will be really important for the Gunners. His average for the season is 55 passes per game but there is scope for much more on Saturday with United expected to surrender possession.
Chancer - Bruno Fernandes to have 1+ shot from outside the box
Bruno Fernandes has had at least one shot from outside the box in 10 of his last 12 appearances for Manchester United. None have gone in but he is still trying his luck from distance.
Sniper- Bukayo Saka to have 2+ shots
Bukayo Saka brought up 10 league goals for the season in midweek after converting from the penalty spot against Chelsea. The England international has recorded at least one shot in each of his last 21 appearances and has managed multiple attempts in 14 of those fixtures.
