Manchester United vs Arsenal predicted line-ups, team news and how to follow Premier League showdown
Manchester United have nine injury issues for their crunch Premier League clash against old rivals Arsenal this weekend. Ruben Amorim‘s nightmare start to life at Old Trafford went from bad to worse as the Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday. Manchester United against Arsenal is also a highlight of the English football calendarGetty The Portuguese manager saw his side, who won the competition under his predecessor Erik ten Hag, fall to Fulham on penalties. Amorim‘s latest disappointment comes amid United languishing in 14th in the Premier League table and desperately needing a win. To add insult to injury, another two senior stars picked up fitness issues against Fulham and are now doubts over their involvement. Arsenal will be buoyed by their historic 7-1 win over PSV in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. However, the Gunners have faltered domestically in recent weeks, following a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, which was preceded by a home defeat to West Ham. Arsenal are now a whopping 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, albeit with a game in hand, and Mikel Arteta has vowed not to give up on his club’s title challenge. Manchester United United‘s England contingent continues to thin, with Harry Maguire forced off just before extra-time during the Red Devils’ FA Cup exit. He hasn’t trained this week, but unlike compatriots Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, and Mason Mount, should still be fit to feature this Sunday. Manuel Ugarte similarly picked up a ‘minor knock’ against Fulham and faces a race against time to be named in the XI against Arsenal. Amorim’s absentee list also includes Lisandro Martinez, Amad, Jonny Evans, and Altay Bayindir – with Patrick Dorgu still suspended. This dismissal came moments before Ipswich equalised to make it 2-2Getty Andre Onana will continue between the sticks, with Amorim’s preferred three centre-backs lined up in front of him. Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro will flank Maguire if the latter is available, with Victor Lindelof waiting in the wings to deputise. Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot are likely to remain the two wing-backs, despite the latter’s red card at the Emirates in January. United captain Bruno Fernandes will hope to be joined by Ugarte in midfield but Casemiro may be needed instead. Alejandro Garnacho is set to come into Amorim’s three-pronged attack, with Joshua Zirkzee playing in behind Rasmus Hojlund. Former Arsenal starlet Chido Obi-Martin will be itching to face his old side having not been registered for the Europa League on Thursday. Man United are sweating on a fresh double injury blow Arsenal Arteta was afforded the opportunity to withdraw several of his key stars early in midweek such was his side’s dominance over PSV. Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber were all substituted early in order for them to remain fresh here. However, Myles Lewis-Skelly – who was fortunate to avoid receiving a third red card of the season – may be taken out of the limelight. Riccardo Calafiori underlined his credentials with an impressive outing from the bench as he later scored Arsenal’s seventh goal. Trossard was one of six different goalscorers for the Gunners at PSVGetty The Italian has struggled with injuries this term, but may finally have the chance to stamp his authority on a Premier League match. Ben White is still building up his fitness, with Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Raheem Sterling all returning to the bench. The rest of Arsenal’s team selection will be dictated by the club’s own injury crisis, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz the chief absentees. Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are still on the long road to recovery as well. Arteta may not risk Lewis-Skelly in such a fiery atmosphere Man United vs Arsenal: How to follow This Premier League clash will take place on Sunday, March 9. Kick-off at Old Trafford is scheduled for 16:30pm. The action will also be broadcast live on TV on Sky Sports. talkSPORT will have live updates on Sunday Session with Adrian Durham on hand for all the goals from the Premier League. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts. Premier League Match Odds with talkSPORT BET Sat, 8th March Notts Forest 5/2 – Draw 14/5 – Man City 9/10 Brighton 37/40 – Draw 13/5 – Fulham 13/5 Crystal Palace 2/5 – Draw 17/5 – Ipswich 6/1 Liverpool 1/12 – Draw 9/1 – Southampton 19/1 Brentford 13/10 – Draw 27/10 – Aston Villa 17/10 Wolves 6/4 – Draw 85/40 – Everton 9/5 Sun, 9th March Chelsea 2/11 – Draw 6/1 – Leicester 11/1 Spurs 11/8 – Draw 29/10 – B
Manchester United have nine injury issues for their crunch Premier League clash against old rivals Arsenal this weekend.
Ruben Amorim‘s nightmare start to life at Old Trafford went from bad to worse as the Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday.
The Portuguese manager saw his side, who won the competition under his predecessor Erik ten Hag, fall to Fulham on penalties.
Amorim‘s latest disappointment comes amid United languishing in 14th in the Premier League table and desperately needing a win.
To add insult to injury, another two senior stars picked up fitness issues against Fulham and are now doubts over their involvement.
Arsenal will be buoyed by their historic 7-1 win over PSV in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
However, the Gunners have faltered domestically in recent weeks, following a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, which was preceded by a home defeat to West Ham.
Arsenal are now a whopping 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, albeit with a game in hand, and Mikel Arteta has vowed not to give up on his club’s title challenge.
Manchester United
United‘s England contingent continues to thin, with Harry Maguire forced off just before extra-time during the Red Devils’ FA Cup exit.
He hasn’t trained this week, but unlike compatriots Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, and Mason Mount, should still be fit to feature this Sunday.
Manuel Ugarte similarly picked up a ‘minor knock’ against Fulham and faces a race against time to be named in the XI against Arsenal.
Amorim’s absentee list also includes Lisandro Martinez, Amad, Jonny Evans, and Altay Bayindir – with Patrick Dorgu still suspended.
Andre Onana will continue between the sticks, with Amorim’s preferred three centre-backs lined up in front of him.
Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro will flank Maguire if the latter is available, with Victor Lindelof waiting in the wings to deputise.
Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot are likely to remain the two wing-backs, despite the latter’s red card at the Emirates in January.
United captain Bruno Fernandes will hope to be joined by Ugarte in midfield but Casemiro may be needed instead.
Alejandro Garnacho is set to come into Amorim’s three-pronged attack, with Joshua Zirkzee playing in behind Rasmus Hojlund.
Former Arsenal starlet Chido Obi-Martin will be itching to face his old side having not been registered for the Europa League on Thursday.
Arsenal
Arteta was afforded the opportunity to withdraw several of his key stars early in midweek such was his side’s dominance over PSV.
Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber were all substituted early in order for them to remain fresh here.
However, Myles Lewis-Skelly – who was fortunate to avoid receiving a third red card of the season – may be taken out of the limelight.
Riccardo Calafiori underlined his credentials with an impressive outing from the bench as he later scored Arsenal’s seventh goal.
The Italian has struggled with injuries this term, but may finally have the chance to stamp his authority on a Premier League match.
Ben White is still building up his fitness, with Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Raheem Sterling all returning to the bench.
The rest of Arsenal’s team selection will be dictated by the club’s own injury crisis, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz the chief absentees.
Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are still on the long road to recovery as well.
Man United vs Arsenal: How to follow
This Premier League clash will take place on Sunday, March 9.
Kick-off at Old Trafford is scheduled for 16:30pm.
The action will also be broadcast live on TV on Sky Sports.
talkSPORT will have live updates on Sunday Session with Adrian Durham on hand for all the goals from the Premier League.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts.
Premier League Match Odds with talkSPORT BET
Sat, 8th March
- Notts Forest 5/2 – Draw 14/5 – Man City 9/10
- Brighton 37/40 – Draw 13/5 – Fulham 13/5
- Crystal Palace 2/5 – Draw 17/5 – Ipswich 6/1
- Liverpool 1/12 – Draw 9/1 – Southampton 19/1
- Brentford 13/10 – Draw 27/10 – Aston Villa 17/10
- Wolves 6/4 – Draw 85/40 – Everton 9/5
Sun, 9th March
- Chelsea 2/11 – Draw 6/1 – Leicester 11/1
- Spurs 11/8 – Draw 29/10 – Bournemouth 31/20
- Man Utd 10/3 – Draw 5/2 – Arsenal 4/5
Mon, 10th March
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