Ian Wright & Co. PREVIEW and Predict Manchester United vs Arsenal - Premier League

Just when it looked like Manchester United were getting back on track and even had the opportunity to go 3rd in the Premier League table, they crumbled down once again. This has been a recurring nightmare for far too many years now and a crucial clash against Arsenal on Monday night puts pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to prove himself.

In more ways than one, these teams are like two sides of the same coin. United have been strong defensively so far, keeping a few clean-sheets, but underwhelming going forward. On the other hand, Arsenal are scoring goals for fun, but conceding them equally hilariously.

United have statistically been unlucky with 13 expected points, but positive xPTS doesn’t win you matches! With Arsenal’s decisive attacking line looking well-synched, United must dig in deep and most importantly, take their chances to get back to winning ways.

Manchester United Predicted XI
De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Young, Matic, McTominay, Pereira, Pogba, James, Martial

Marcus Rashford limped off in the defeat to West Ham, as a groin strain is expected to rule him out for the game. Solskjaer said that he “hopes” Anthony Martial & Mason Greenwood should be back for selection, while Paul Pogba is nearing a return from his injury as well. Luke Shaw’s started training, but is yet to be fully fit to compete.

Arsenal Predicted XI
Leno, Chambers, Sokratis, Luiz, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Guendouzi, Torreira, Ceballos, Pepe, Aubameyang

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set to miss the game after being sent off against Aston Villa, while Hector Bellerin & new-signing Kieran Tierney are yet to be fully fit to start their first Premier League game in such a high level. Alexandre Lacazette is still recovering from his ankle injury, as he’ll return sometime in October.