Arsenal face one of their toughest games of the season as they visit Manchester United to make it six wins in a row, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.
The Gunners dug out a good win against Aston Villa, making it five wins on the trot. Now, they face the Red Devils who are coming into their own under manager Erik Ten Hag. It will not be easy to get the three points as they have a squad filled with talented players.
As for the north Londoners, there is a lot to worry about in terms of the team news. Both Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are out for an extended period of time. This will put a lot of pressure on the shoulders of young Sambi Lokonga who will slot into central midfield.
There are other selection headaches for Mikel Arteta with both Aaron Ramsdale and Alex Zinchenko a doubt for this weekend. Not having the keeper will be a huge blow for the team as they like to use his passing ability. The same can be said about the Ukrainian who has slotted in seamlessly and helps set the tempo.
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The Gunners have to use this match as a stage to show that they have what it takes to do well. Their progress has been admirable so far but there is still a long way left to go in the season. Getting a win at Old Trafford will give the players a big boost and it will also keep them on top of the table.
United have found a setup that suits them and are going to be extremely tough to deal with. Ten Hag has made them click in both attack and defence and they have the personnel to create problems for the visitors. The likes of William Saliba and Gabriel need to be careful in how they handle this situation.
Arsenal go to Manchester full of confidence but will know that they haven’t had the best luck on this ground. Form pretty much goes out of the window in a game like this and what matters is how the players perform. Arteta will be hoping that his players can pull of a great result.
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