Can Arsenal Break The Goal Deadlock In The Premier League Against Manchester United

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Premier League Arsenal vs Manchester United

After two goal-less matches from the Gunners in the Premier League, the title race has more or less been decided with liverpool running away with it but Arsenal will be keen in keeping the scoreline moving as the next few teams are ready for any slip-up by Arsenal. 

The Gunners have recently dropped points after injuries to the whole starting forward line. Mikel Arteta is facing a grave problem as they do not have Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. Leandro Trossard remains the only active player who has been featured in the team regularly. 

Arsenal have used Mikel Merino as a makeshift Striker for the time being but he has scored only 2 goals both coming against Leicester City and has gone quiet since then. Although they have good attacking options through the wings but the focal point that is required in a striker is not available and will be a problem till a long time as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have long term injuries. 

Manchester United’s form

Manchester United on the other hand are struggling from bad form that has continued season after season. This season under Ruben Amorim has not been good as they are struggling at the 14th position and have not looked very clinical in their approach. 

Manchester United are also facing goal scoring problems as Hojlund and Zirkzee have been wasteful in front of the goal and have failed to score goals when needed. The only difference between the teams would be that Arsenal have a much better defence and play out better football from the back.

Arsenal vs Man United 

This match will be an interesting watch as Arsenal needs to break this goal scoring drought as fast as they can. They did score 7 goals past PSV Eindhoven this week in the Champions league but this matchup against Manchester United will provide a different test to the Gunners.

Manchester United will also look to cash in on the poor goal scoring form of the Gunners in the Premier League. A win for Manchester United will be very important as they will look to finish in the first half of the table. 

The match will be played at Old Trafford.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal- Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard

Manchester United- Onana (GK); De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund.

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