On matchday 14 of the Premier League, Arsenal will host Manchester United on Thursday at the Emirates Stadium. The two teams are on different tangents of the point table but both are in desperate need of a win.
Arsenal is currently at the 2nd spot in the Premier League point table with 7 wins and 2 losses.
Manchester United is currently in the 9th spot in the Premier League point table with 5 wins and 4 losses.
The Gunners are coming home after scoring a win over West Ham in the previous game by 2-5. With a possession of 60% in the match, the Gunners scored all their 5 goals in the first half.
Overall, Arsenal has recorded an average possession of 51% with 54% wins in the league. They have taken an average of 11.25 shots in the league out of which 17% of shots have been converted.
Their defence has been inconsistent in recent times. Arsenal has conceded an average of 1.08 goals in every game while winning 4 clean sheets in the last 13 fixtures.
Arsenal has an aggressive attack with an average of 2 goals in every game. Bukayo Saka is their key player who has 5 goals and 10 clean sheets on his name.
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out of action because of their knee injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
The Red Devils will be travelling to the Emirates Stadium after defeating Everton at home by 4-0. With a possession of 60% in the game, Manchester United scored twice in both halves of the game.
Overall, Manchester United has recorded an average possession of 53% with 38% wins in the league. They have taken an average of 10.92 shots in the league out of which 12% of shots have been converted.
When it comes to the defence, Manchester United has conceded an average of 1 goal in every game. They have managed to win 6 clean sheets in the last 13 fixtures.
Their attack has been inconsistent managing to score 1.31 goals in every game. Marcus Rashford is the leading scorer with 4 goals and a single assist on his name.
Jonny Evans (knock), Victor Lindelof (groin), Harry Maguire (calf) and Leny Yoro (foot) are sidelined due to their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Shaw; Fernandes, Hojlund, Garnacho
The two of the biggest rivals from the Premier League will clash, and it is going to be a thriller of a game. Arsenalβs attack is in the right form, but they have problems in their defence.
Manchester United has a weak attack, and that might work in Arsenal's favour. Manchester United is not as aggressive as they should be with their forward. We predict a win for Arsenal on Thursday.