Arsenal are on a strong rebound in international matches, aiming to win a fourth consecutive title. The team that has beaten Manchester United in their last three encounters will write a new chapter in their history if they can beat the Red Devils again in today's clash and achieve the feat of beating their rivals for the first time in four consecutive matches.
Against Westham in the last round, Arsenal came out on fire, scoring five goals in the first half to make the game a routine affair. Bukayo Shaka and Martin Odegat were once again key to the win, with Shaka contributing two assists to take his tally to 10 in the league this season.
Their first goal still came from a set-piece play, their 25th since the start of last season, and Gabriel Magahis has become the strongest central force in the league since the 21/22 season. This season, he has scored three goals, helping his team to second place in the league, making him the second most powerful force. However, coach Adi Da is worried about the health of his players, especially those who have only played half of the game, fearing that they may get injured and be replaced early.
Arsenal are full of confidence going into this game. In the same vein as Brighton and Binford, they are unbeaten at home in the league and have scored in their last 12 home games. It will certainly be a tough test for United and the first real challenge for new manager Emery.
Since Emery took over at Manchester United, the team's form has been steady, with significant improvements in both individual and overall performances. Usually, the team bounces back when a new coach takes over, but the difficulty of facing the challenge of Arsenal should not be underestimated.
Rashford seems to be the biggest beneficiary under the new manager. After his first goal under Emery, he has scored three goals in his last two league games. It's worth noting that Rashford has been equally impressive against Arsenal in the past, contributing 10 goals in 17 appearances. I'm sure he'll be eager to continue that tradition in this game.
Unfortunately, United will be without the support of Lisindo Martinez and Minnae, who will be suspended after accumulating their fifth yellow card of the season against Ewarton. As for the other central player, Nandis, he left the game early due to an ankle injury and is currently in poor condition. Like Rashford, the absence of these three key players will have a major impact on the implementation of the team's new tactics.
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, Arsenal have won three consecutive matches against Manchester United and six of their last nine league matches against them. The last time United beat Arsenal was back in 2019. Although United have made some progress under their new manager, there is still a gap between them and Arsenal. Therefore, I expect an in-form Arsenal to win at home.