Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has sent his old side a warning message as they prepare to welcome in-form Arsenal to Old Trafford.
United's win over Leicester on Thursday night saw them move onto three successive league wins for the first time since December. Victory over the Foxes followed wins over Liverpool and Southampton - but now Erik ten Hag will face top of the table Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta's side have won all five of their opening games this season, as the former Manchester City coach appears to have found a way for the Gunners to play with freedom and confidence. United should provide the biggest test for the North London side so far however, and the Reds too have hit form at what Ten Hag will hope is the perfect time.
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The former United defender knows the danger that this current Arsenal side pose, as Evra told Betfair exactly why the Gunners are a frightening team to come up against right now.
He said: "This game is the beauty of the Premier League. This is a tough one to predict. I think United will have to play in a similar way like they did against Liverpool, in that survival mode, they may even have to get some luck.
"In that game against Liverpool, Klopp's side had many chances to win the game but let’s give credit to United. Now, they don't want to lose any games, they are putting their lives on the line to prevent conceding goals.
"Arsenal are in great form, they are winning ugly games and that's what is scaring me. Against Fulham, it wasn't a good game but they won. Let's be clear, Arsenal fear Man United, there's a massive history between the two.
"I used to call them 'our babies', now it's the other way round and we're looking more like the babies. This is going to be a tough one and talking with my heart I'll say United, but anything can happen."
The former United defender also highlighted the specific threat of Arsenal's new striker. Gabriel Jesus has scored three goals and provided three assists in five matches for the Gunners this season, and Evra is all too aware of the danger the Brazilian poses to United this weekend.
He said: "I've always been impressed with Gabriel Jesus. I think when he was playing with City there were too many stars and Aguero was still there too. It was difficult for him, but you can see now that he is so happy to play every weekend, and when you allow him to play every weekend that's when you see more of the real Gabriel Jesus.
"He's already a leader, not in the sense that he is going to shout at people, but with his movement, the way he keeps the ball and his goals. That's what has been missing. Even if he scored goals at City, I didn't see that killer instinct.
"Now, playing at Arsenal he has that responsibility, and he needs to score. It's not as if things are fine if he doesn't score, you can see now that people will blame him if he's not scoring and he's taking that responsibility with a smile and happiness. This is really dangerous. When a player plays with that kind of positivity, smile and happiness, he can hurt you."
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