We predict Man United’s strong opening-day record will be put to the test by an Arsenal side with a stellar record against the traditional 'big six.
16:30 Sunday
The feature match of the Premier League opening weekend sees Ruben Amorim’s new-look Manchester United side welcome Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to Old Trafford.
Man United vs Arsenal Prediction
- Manchester United are known for their strong starts, having only lost their opening Premier League fixture seven times. With over £200m worth of attacking talent potentially on display, excitement will be high at Old Trafford.
- Despite their pedigree, United face a tough test. Arsenal are unbeaten against the traditional 'big six' over the past two seasons.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 90 minutes in their last six games against Man United.
- United’s home record against Arsenal is solid, but they’ll need to be at their best to stop a confident Gunners side.
Score Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Arsenal
Last season’s clash saw 26 shots in total, with eight on target - six of those coming from Arsenal. Stats which make Sky Bet's new customer offer for today's match all the more eye-catching - they are offering a massive 50/1 on Arsenal to have 1+ shots on target!
Man United vs Arsenal Lineups
Man United Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal
André Onana, Harry Amass, Jack Heaven, Leny Yoro, Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Man United
David Raya, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Jurriën Timber, Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres
Man United vs Arsenal Team News
Man United Team News
- André Onana is a doubt after missing pre-season with a hamstring injury. Altay Bayındır could start.
- Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined with an ACL injury.
- Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui are both out with muscle issues.
- Ruben Amorim may unleash new signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško in attack.
Arsenal Team News
- Gabriel Jesus is still recovering from a serious knee injury sustained against United in January.
- Leandro Trossard missed the final two pre-season games but could be in the squad.
- Summer signing Viktor Gyökeres is expected to lead the line.
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Man United vs Arsenal Odds
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man United | 16/5 |
| Draw | 14/5 |
| Arsenal | 10/11 |
Man United vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips
Out bet builder for the Man United vs Arsenal game features Casemiro to be Carded, Cunha to be Carded & Saka to Score.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 40/1 (BetMGM). It is as short as 31/2 elsewhere.
Casemiro To Be Shown A Card
Casemiro picked up five yellows in 24 appearances last season, averaging a 0.3 yellow cards every 90 minutes.
Both these sides will want to get off to a fast start this season and can't afford a loss on teh first day, expect a fiery affair.
Bukayo Saka Anytime Scorer
In a season where injuries held him back, Saka didn't quite reach the level that has become expected of him last season, scoring six times in 25 appearances and picking up 10 assists.
Nevertheless, the Arsenal forward was still one of their most constant attackign threats, averaging 0.36 xG per 90 in the Premier League.
Cunha to be Shown a Card
Cunha picked up four yellows last season and nine the season before that.
He averaged 1.45 fouls per 90 for Wolves last season and picked up his second highest foul count of the season against Arsenal (4).
He'll be keen to make an impression on is debut and might be drawn into a rash challenge.
