Check out our 13/10 Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction below...
Manchester United have won three Premier League games on the bounce for the first time since November 2020 but a clash with table-topping Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday is a significant test of of the Reds current credentials.
There is no doubt that the summer transfer window has been a good one for United; despite the fact that they are still crying out for a top-class striker, Erik ten Hag has a squad that really should at least be capable of pushing for a top four finish along with going deep in the Europa League. Results on the pitch are clearly heading in the right direction, for all that it's still early days, but United aren't exactly setting the pulses racing with their performance levels since the victory over Liverpool. Southampton and Leicester are not easy places to go, but United didn't hit top gear in either game.
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There is no doubt, however, United look more stable defensively and the addition if Casemiro can only improve that element of the team, but the effectiveness of the offensive unit is still well short of where ten Hag would like it to be. New signing Antony will undoubtedly help in that regard and there must be a good chance the Brazilian comes straight into the team on Sunday.
Arsenal head to Old Trafford as proud owners of the only 100 per cent record in the top four divisions, but a trip to Old Trafford is by some distance their toughest test of the season to date.
There is no doubt that the Gunners functioning well in all areas of the pitch, not least up top where the chance creation rate is inferior only to that of Manchester City. That being said, if there can be a criticism of Arsenal so far this term it is probably their inability to finish big chances on occasions, something that ultimately enabled Aston Villa to stay in the game in midweek before Martinelli's winner.
Defensively, they are not giving up many big opportunities, indeed only Fulham have managed to break through the 1.0 xGF barrier against Arsenal so far this term. That could very well change on Sunday but it is a pointer to this potentially being a low-scoring affair.
Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction
This fixture produced five goals last term but another feast of goals looks unlikely, especially with United still struggling to find their feet as an attacking unit. The fly in the ointment is Antony, who could easily be an instant difference maker, but this looks a much more resilient version of Arsenal than recent versions and United might not find it easy to create big chances.
With United looked much more assured defensively themselves, the obvious betting route is to go low on goals. Under 2.5 is an appealing 11/10 chance but there is greater reward in backing both teams to score (no) at 13/10.
Manchester United vs Arsenal prediction: Both Teams to Score (NO) - 13/10 with Betway
Manchester United vs Arsenal odds from Betway
- Manchester United - 6/4
- Draw - 13/5
- Arsenal - 17/10
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