Micheal Carrick sets to remain in the dugout this week in charge of Manchester United as they welcome home Arsenal. The match schedules for Thursday at Old Trafford with kickoff at 11:15 pm.
The Red Devils managed to escape unscathed last time out against in-form Chelsea in a share of spoils. On the other hand, Mikel Arteta bounced back with an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle United.
All Hell broke loose on Monday morning, when the news that all Man United fans were waiting for was announced, as Ralf Rangnick prepares to lead the team for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
This decision comes just two days after the 1-1 draw to Chelsea, with Carrick leading the session after Ole Gunnar was taken away in handcuffs.
United could be frustrated to only bring home one point from the last four Premier League games at Old Trafford – scoring just once in that time.
However, this weekend’s opposition could be a little more accommodating – indeed, Arsenal has won just one of their last seven league fixtures.
Though Arsenal and their capacity crowd hold for one for the past decade – the sixth time in the Premier League – there may be a new wave of loyalty around Old Trafford as Arteta’s youthful prospects prepare for a test of their steel.
Manchester United vs. Arsenal Head to Head
Both sides have 38 games against each other, with hosts taking 18 wins while opponents with 10 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Chelsea 1-1 Man United
- Villarreal 0-2 Man United
- Watford 4-1 Man United
- Man United 0-2 Man City
- Atalanta 2-2 Man United
Away
- Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle
- Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal
- Arsenal 1-0 Watford
- Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal 2-0 Leeds United
Manchester United Team News
Harry Maguire is returning from suspension to face Arsenal, returning to the Manchester United team just in time to look better than he has done all season; the defender says that he’s more than ready for his return.
Red Devils left three of their biggest stars at home, with Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani, and Raphael Varane the big names missing out.
Arsenal Team News
Saka was withdrawn during their clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park, and manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the youngster did experience a muscular problem. The 20-year-old initially felt a twinge in his groin during a training session with a youth team earlier this week.
Prediction and Odds
Given the uncertainties for the hosts, we can only hope for them to share the spoils.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
