- NewsManchester United
- Patrick Dorgu is suspended, with Diogo Dalot expected to deputise at left wing-back this weekend.
- Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire both missed the 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in midweek and will be assessed, and Ruben Amorim has seemingly ruled the duo out of Sunday's welcome of Arsenal.
- Chido Obi sat out the European stalemate, but is available for selection on Sunday against his former side.
- 10 players are missing due to injury for United.
Arsenal- Arsenal have no fresh injury concerns for Sunday's trip to Manchester United with Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli all missing.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly was taken off in the first half in midweek and while Riccardo Calafiori impressed off the bench, the former may get the nod here.
- After a resounding 7-1 win at PSV, Mikel Arteta may go with the same XI here.
- Prediction
Manchester United claimed a creditable 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad on Thursday evening but the stalemate in Spain means they have won only one of their last five. United have also been wholly inconsistent at home, winning four and losing six of their last 10 at Old Trafford.
Arsenal responded to a sub-par run of form with a resounding 7-1 win at PSV in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Gunners have lost only one of their last five meetings with United, and that was a penalty shootout defeat in the FA Cup earlier this year.
Arsenal have won their last three league meetings with United, including a 1-0 win at Old Trafford last May. With confidence high following the midweek victory in Eindhoven, the Gunners should claim all the spoils on Sunday afternoon.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+5'There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.90+5'A decent cross into the box is met first time by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), but his powerful goalbound effort is superbly blocked by a defender.90+4'Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) commits a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul.90+3'Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) gets on the end of a cross inside the box and sweeps the ball goalwards towards the bottom left corner, but David Raya is well positioned and easily deals with the effort.90+2'The rebound finds Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) in space inside the box, but his shot flies high over the bar. That was a promising chance!90+2'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and drills a nice strike from a promising distance towards the middle of the goal. Andre Onana has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save.90The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.90'Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) attempts to surprise the keeper with a shot from distance, but it lacks accuracy and goes high over the crossbar.89'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.87'Manchester Utd fail to threaten from the corner kick as the opposition's goalkeeper plucks the ball out of the air.87'Golden chance! Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United) meets a cross in the box and finds some space for a shot. He produces an inaccurate effort that goes wide of the left post.86'Anthony Taylor blows for a foul after Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.85'Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) latches onto a cross and drills a shot towards goal that goes well wide of the right post.83'Mikel Merino (Arsenal) makes a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul.82'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.82'CHANCE! Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) goes very close! He gathers a cross inside the box and fires a sublime shot towards the right side of the goal, but Andre Onana produces an excellent save. The ball goes out of play. Arsenal are awarded a corner kick.81'Declan Rice (Arsenal) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Andre Onana comes off the line to clear the ball away.79'A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.78'A neat pass is well received by Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), who is lurking on the edge of the box and produces a low drive directed towards the middle of the goal. The goalkeeper makes a decent save to block his shot.78'Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) rises above the defenders and places a towering header towards the middle of the goal, but David Raya is prepared to thwart his effort.76'Ruben Amorim decides to make a substitution. Joshua Zirkzee will be replaced by Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United).76'Today's match ends for Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) who will be replaced by Toby Collyer.76'Substitution. Thomas Partey leaves the pitch and is replaced by Kieran Tierney (Arsenal).74'Declan Rice (Arsenal) latches on to an excellent pass just outside the box. He thunders the ball towards the left-hand post and it bounces into the back of the net.74'Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety.73'The free kick into the penalty area from Declan Rice (Arsenal) is cleared.72'Anthony Taylor blows the whistle, Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) is penalised for a foul. Arsenal will take a free kick.71'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) takes the free kick from the edge of the box but the defensive wall makes the block.69'Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Arsenal earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.66'A pass out of defence finds Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) in space, he doesn't think twice and releases a shot from long range which flies well wide of the left post.66'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.64'Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul.62'Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.61'Arsenal failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.60'Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. The ball goes out of play. Arsenal are awarded a corner kick.59'Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) wastes a huge opportunity! He receives a precise cross inside the penalty area and produces a low shot that sails towards the middle of a goal. His effort, however, lacks power and the goalkeeper makes a comfortable save.58'Mikel Arteta has decided to make a change. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) replaces Ethan Nwaneri.58'The substitution is prepared. Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Riccardo Calafiori.55'Manchester Utd take a short corner kick.54'Manchester Utd earn a corner. Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) had a golden opportunity. He volleyed from point blank range low towards the middle of the net, but David Raya was alert and made an amazing save!53'The ball is whipped in from the corner by Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), but one of the defenders gets it clear.52'Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger. The ball goes behind for a corner. Arsenal will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.52'Declan Rice (Arsenal) gets on the end of the resulting set piece and sends in a snap shot from the edge of the box. However, it sails high over the bar.51'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.51'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the roof of the net. Andre Onana is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save. Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.51'Arsenal work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.50'A cross from Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. Good work from Arsenal as they win a corner.50'Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.48'A pass from Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) is intercepted by David Raya and the move breaks down.47'The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United).46'Ruben Amorim has made a change at the break. Ayden Heaven (Manchester United) has come on in place of Leny Yoro.46'The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.45+5'The first half of today's match has just finished.45+5'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) swings in a dangerous cross from the resulting corner kick, but none of his teammates manage to outjump the defence.45+5'Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The referee points to the corner flag and Arsenal will take a corner.45+2'Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) sends the ball into the net from a long-distance direct free kick. It goes exactly inside the right post. Sensational free kick.45+1'Anthony Taylor shows a yellow card to Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) for his blatant foul.454 min. of stoppage-time to be played.45'Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) is moving okay again after that injury scare.43'The game is interrupted now, Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.43'Thomas Partey (Arsenal) makes a strong challenge and Anthony Taylor blows for a foul.40'Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) finds himself in an offside position and the referee stops play after the linesman raises his flag.39'Declan Rice (Arsenal) plays a through ball but overhits it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Manchester Utd.38'The ratio of the ball possession is 34:66.35'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) collects a pass and has an effort from distance which is blocked.34'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Andre Onana comes off the line to clear the ball away.34'Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.32'Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) gathers a pass, skips past an opponent and lets fly from mid-range. His effort, however, is well wide of the right post.31'Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.30'Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) clearly handles the ball, but he is surprised when the referee blows his whistle.29'Arsenal fail to score from a corner as Andre Onana (Manchester United) leaps to collect the ball.28'Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The ball is out of play and Arsenal manage to earn a corner.27'Thomas Partey (Arsenal) picks up a loose pass and unexpectedly unleashes a howitzer from distance, but the effort comes to nothing as a defender gets in the block.26'Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.25'Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) tries to find the head of a teammate in the box but overhits the cross.23'The Arsenal players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.21'Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.20'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) receives a low pass just outside the box and drills a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. Andre Onana pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.19'Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.17'The goalkeeper punched the ball away after Declan Rice (Arsenal) took the corner.16'Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. Arsenal force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.15'A pass by Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.14'Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.12'Leny Yoro (Manchester United) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.10'Leny Yoro (Manchester United) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.10'Mikel Merino (Arsenal) lets fly with a decent effort from the edge of the box that flashes just wide of the right post.9'Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Arsenal.7'Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) sends in a lofted cross from a long-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.6'Thomas Partey (Arsenal) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Anthony Taylor with no other option than to blow for a foul.5'Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.3'Mikel Merino (Arsenal) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.2'The ball is cleared after Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.1'The first half of this match is about to start.The players are out and the match is about to start. Arsenal will have the kick-off.The referee of today's match will be Anthony Taylor.Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.