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MANCHESTER UNITED V ARSENAL MATCH PREVIEW

It always used to be Wenger v Alex Ferguson, one of the biggest managerial rivalries in English football, but now – Corey Eaton-McKnight will step out of the Old Trafford tunnel for the first time, taking on the Dutch maestro, in the name of Louis Van Gaal. The game notorious for Keane v Viera, it has always been a hugely tense, action packed and tight affair, with tackles flying in left, right and centre.

This game makes it no more as important, with the Gunner’s spending spree on near enough a whole new team, in the process spending near enough 200 million in one window not all players having settled in yet they lie in 8th place, but there have been some promising performances so far from the team. Following away success at Stamford Bridge and Anfield, the North London based club will be hoping to make it a treble over the big Premier League sides – although having played the Red Devils’ rivals twice already this season losing both it could be a haunting place for Arsenal. Although, in real life the form at Old Trafford is quite simple, one word to describe it – shocking. In the Barclays Premier League they’ve only recorded three wins at Old Trafford, and haven’t gained one in eight long years.

Manchester United head into the game, sitting in a happy 5th place, only four points behind Chelsea who sit in top place, a win here and they are right within a shout for regaining the title, despite only 12 games played there is still room for quite a lot of change to the table. United are formidable at home against Arsenal, with about 14 wins at the Theatre Of Dreams. The most recognisable win of recent times, will of course be that massive 8-2 score line back in 2011. Then, for United scoring was Danny Welbeck who will now be running out for the visitors. If there is to be a major miss for Manchester United, it comes in the name of Wayne Rooney, the key striker is suspended for this clash – he is the top scorer in this rivalry, scoring nine goals in matches involved between these two, if they need a goal he would be the man to call for, but unfortunately they won’t be able to here.






It’s a game every fan looks forward to, Its Manchester United against Arsenal and its LIVE next, with regular commentary updates throughout the game.

Ladbrokes odds -

Manchester United - 1/2
Draw 11-1
Arsenal 9/2

Score -

Manchester United win

1-0 - 3/1
2-0 - 5/1
2-1 - 7/2
3-0 - 12/1
3-1 - 8/1

(Labdrokes Special) 8-2 - 350/1

Arsenal win

1-0 - 6/1
2-0 - 10/1
2-1 - 15/3
3-0 - 17/1
3-1 - 19/1

(Ladbrokes Special) 6-1 - 575/1

Draw
0-0 - 11/1
1-1 3/1
2-2 7/1
3-3 19/1

First Goalscorer -

Hernandez 1/3
Sanchez 2/1
Reus 4/1
Di Maria 6/1
Ramsey 8/1
Depay 10/1

MATCH DAY LIVE.. KICK-OFF AWAITS

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The countdown is over, the bets have been placed, tickets have been sold, beers have been purchased, and downed numerous times over. The Sunday Roasts have been cooked, now on Sky Sports 1 and in High Definition. Manchester United v Arsenal kicks off. Now.

Your commentators for this afternoon, Martin Tyler and Gary Neville.

MT: "Yes, and thank you, welcome to Old Trafford the buzz inside the stadium is unreal, the atmosphere is out of the roof, I can barely hear myself talk, Gary".

GN: "This game was always a joy to play in, the pre-match build up, everything about it, it was always a special game for me and one of those I looked forward to every year".

"Now let me take you through the United line-up"



"Louis Van Gaal has set his troops up with an unfamiliar 4-1-2-1-2 looking formation, obviously without the suspend Rooney they have had to look for other forward options, and in that they have Memphis Depay playing more of a deep lying forward striker role, with Ander Herrera just behind, and Chicarito just in front.

"With Rafael injured, it's a makeshift right back in the name of Daley Blind, with Evans partnering him - if Arsenal need somewhere to exploit to win this game, this should be it. As expected, Rojo and Shaw fill up the other defensive positions. "

"The midfield is where the quality is at for United, easily outclassing the opponents, there is a lot of quality and money in this midfield, costing over £100 million alone". Bastian Schweinsteiger holding that midfield together, with Angel Di Maria and Morgan Schneiderlin at central midfield, although I am surprised to see Bastian playing deep and not more attacking"


"Now for Martin to take you through the Arsenal Line up"

"Missing big Victor Wanyama will be a huge loss for Arsenal in the side today, the side will be much weaker and vulnerable without him, Iturraspe replaces him in the defensive midfield role. Playing as the regista/anchor man of the team."

"The midfield, compared to United's does look a lot more weaker, with Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil in the centre of the park, with the German midfielder playing slightly more forward.

"Petr Cech will play in goal, for Arsenal, returning from a slight knock against Swansea"

"In defence, Baines returns from injury which is a massive bonus for Eaton-McKnight, who had to play Gabriel at LB in his last outing, there is no room for Bonucci in the side either as Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscienly feature partnering each other, in such a big game this is vital as they will know each other very well. The defence will be finished off with Debuchy at right back"

"With Alexandre Lacazette being dropped to the bench following some dismal performances in the last few weeks, Alexis Sanchez takes the striker role for this game, Giroud features on the bench where he has been for the majority of the season"

"The expensive Marco Reus starts on the left wing, with Theo Walcott on the right - both having pace and skill to beat the United defence, where they are most inexperienced"




Kick-Off

0 – The teams are out, the Barclays Premier League theme tune has been played in the backdrop, and the home side have won the toss and have decided to kick-off, shooting towards the Stretford End.

3 – Very defensive start from Arsenal so far, United getting crosses into the box but Per Mertesacker dealing with everything which gets near him.

4 – Koscienly gives away a needless free-kick - Di Maria played short to Hernandez, wasteful and cleared.

15 – Good interchanging play between Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez, eventually forcing a corner, Walcott delivered but couldn’t find a head on the ball in the area – cleared.

21 – Manchester United with a chance to go ahead, Depay played a through ball to Herrea, just inside the 18 yard area – Petr Cech comes to the rescue, tipping ball around post.

25 – Hernandez intercepted a lofted ball played over the top, through on goal destined to score - in an offside position - Arsenal fans breathe a sigh of relief.

26 - GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! ARSENAL LEAD 1-0