Arsenal take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. After their win against Southampton during the week, how are they placed for this match?
The Gunners did well to keep their good run of form going with a win over the Saints. They will have to deal with United next, who are playing a major part in the title race. Beating them will be a real statement of intent and pro that the north Londoners have really turned a corner.
There is a chance that both Dani Ceballos and Pablo Mari will be part of the squad for Saturday. They are coming back after missing a few games and Arteta confirmed to Arsenal’s official website that the duo will be in training ahead of Manchester United visit.
One player who will want to be part of the squad on Saturday is new singing Martin Odegaard but the game might come a bit too early for the new signing. It remains to be seen if the Gunners will have their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back in the team. He has had some personal issues to deal with and might not be in action at the weekend.
Whatever the team that takes to the Emirates, it will be one that gives Mikel Arteta some hope. This team has turned things around compared to where they were a little more than a month ago.
This stretch of results will give them some confidence going into this game and that is needed against a team of United’s quality. They have some amazing players who can hurt the Gunners, so the defence and midfield will have to be alert at all times.
The key to the north Londoners getting the three points will be in what the front four can do. If players such as Alexandre Lacazette, Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe can show their quality on the ball, it will give the hosts an advantage.
Arsenal are a team that are capable of getting the three points but they must give their opponents the respect they deserve. If the hosts can keep their shape, press well and take their chances, a win becomes a real possibility.
Arteta has a good record against the visitors which adds to the intrigue ahead of the match. Saturday will be an important match for both teams for different reasons.
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