It was a comparatively quiet finish to the switch window for each Arsenal and Manchester United. Each groups made their massive strikes earlier in the summertime, with Arsenal including Declan Rice and Kai Havertz whereas Manchester United invested in Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojland. United did add Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, nonetheless, as they constructed out their midfield depth. And now the eye returns to the motion on the sphere.
Each groups come into Sunday’s match in additional perilous positions than they’d like. Conceding a late aim from a set piece in opposition to 10-man Fulham final week destroyed Arsenal’s arduous work in overcoming a 1-0 deficit, and led to them dropping their first factors of the season. Manchester United, in the meantime, efficiently got here again from a 2-0 early deficit in opposition to Nottingham Forest to lodge a 3-2 win. That stated, they’ve already misplaced as soon as to Tottenham Hotspur and had been fortunate to win a gap day match in opposition to Wolverhampton, in order that they’ve managed to skate by on subpar performances, regardless of the purpose complete.
Who’s Enjoying
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United
- Present Data: Manchester United 2-0-1 (6 factors), Arsenal 2-1-0 (7 factors)
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How To Watch
- When: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. ET
- The place: Emirates Stadium
- TV: NBC
- On-line Streaming: fubo (Strive without cost)
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Numbers to Know
- 15.7 — Manchester are creating 15.7 possibilities per match, that is the second highest complete within the league, behind solely Brighton’s 17.5. Arsenal, in the meantime, are solely seventh within the league with 12 possibilities created per match, tied with Aston Villa behind each Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton.
- 2.4 — Unsurprisingly, Manchester United are main the anticipated aim tally over Arsenal as properly, with the third highest complete per recreation within the league at 2.4, whereas Arsenal are at 2.0, as soon as once more seventh. United might have solely scored 4 targets in three matches thus far this season, however that masks the truth that they have been a reasonably potent attacking facet, creating plenty of possibilities, however simply not discovering the again of the web but.
- 0.9 — Arsenal, nonetheless, are thriving defensively with solely 0.9 xG allowed per match. That is second finest within the league behind solely Manchester Metropolis, and half that of United’s extraordinarily pedestrian 1.8 xG allowed. United’s assault might need been superior over the primary three matches of the season, however they will discover it considerably more durable going in opposition to an Arsenal facet that’s good at defending each by protecting the ball and by sitting deep with out it to guard a lead.
Odds
Arsenal is a strong favourite in opposition to Manchester United, based on the newest English Premier League odds, being -128 to win.
The over/underneath is ready at 2.5 targets.
Sequence Historical past
Arsenal has gained 5 out of their final 10 video games in opposition to Manchester United.
- Jan 22, 2023 – Arsenal 3 vs. Manchester United 2
- Sep 04, 2022 – Manchester United 3 vs. Arsenal 1
- Apr 23, 2022 – Arsenal 3 vs. Manchester United 1
- Dec 02, 2021 – Manchester United 3 vs. Arsenal 2
- Jan 30, 2021 – Manchester United 0 vs. Arsenal 0
- Nov 01, 2020 – Arsenal 1 vs. Manchester United 0
- Jan 01, 2020 – Arsenal 2 vs. Manchester United 0
- Sep 30, 2019 – Arsenal 1 vs. Manchester United 1
- Mar 10, 2019 – Arsenal 2 vs. Manchester United 0
- Dec 05, 2018 – Arsenal 2 vs. Manchester United 2
Prediction
One among these two groups goes to stroll away from this match with their followers feeling just like the group goes within the mistaken route. Count on Manchester United’s assault to flounder whereas Arsenal discover alternatives to use United’s mediocre protection. Choose: Arsenal 2, Man United 0
