Man United Vs Arsenal: Predicted Lineups Revealed As Rivals Clash In EPL Opener

Manchester United can’t afford to stumble in their opening English Premier League [EPL] game against rivals Arsenal if they are to show intent in improving on last season’s horrendous outing.

United embarrassingly finished 15th in the standings last season, while Arsenal ended the campaign as runners-up to Liverpool.

So, in their bid to start the campaign on a high, the Red Devils are set to field a largely new-look attacking unit at Old Trafford on Sunday (5:30pm) following a host of recent arrivals.

Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha know the EPL well from their time at Brentford and Wolves, respectively, while Benjamin Šeško will be eager to impress after joining from RB Leipzig.

Recent Form

Man United’s last 5 EPL games: D–L–L–L–W

Arsenal’s last 5 EPL games: D–L–D–W–W

Injuries

Man United:
Andre Onana (hamstring)
Lisandro Martínez (knee)
Joshua Zirkzee (knock)
Noussair Mazraoui (knock)

Arsenal:
Gabriel Jesus (knee)
Leandro Trossard (groin)

Key Players

Man United – Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes was a knight in shining armour for United last season, guiding his side to the UEFA Europa League final despite their poor league form. He’ll want to be at his best once again.

Arsenal – Bukayo Saka
Saka battled with injuries last season, which hampered the team’s title challenge. Now fully fit, he will be key to ensuring Arsenal come out of the blocks quickly.

Head-To-Head In The EPL

All matches: 60
Man United wins: 23
Arsenal wins: 21
Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Man United (4-3-2-1): Bayındır; Diallo, Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt; Ugarte, Dorgu, Fernandes; Mbeumo, Cunha; Šeško

Arsenal (4-2-1-2-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Martinelli; Gyökeres

DISCLAIMER: The lineup is a prediction and may not reflect the official team sheet, which is usually announced closer to match time.

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