MANCHESTER UNITED face age-old rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford today in a Super Sunday clash.
The visitors are hoping to avoid a third-straight Premier League loss and welcome back Willian into the starting lineup, while Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani are on the bench for United.
- Kick-off: 4.30pm GMT
- TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League/NOW TV
- Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford.
- Arsenal XI: Leno, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Bellerin, Partey, Elneny, Saka, Willian, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
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MIXING UP THE MIDFIELD
Mikel Arteta spoke of the changes in midfield that have moved Dani Ceballos and Granit Xhaka to the bench.
Speaking ahead of the game, the Arsenal boss said: “It’s part of the squad management we had to do; they’ve played a lot of minutes.
“Granit played a lot of minutes in the last four to six weeks and other players are playing really well.
“We have to think about how we develop the game, it will all depend what happens in the second half, but changes are part of the game.”
ELSEWHERE
There have been plenty of goals this afternoon across the Premier League.
Aston Villa 3-4 Southampton
Newcastle 2-1 Everton
Who’ll be first to bag a goal at Old Trafford?
CENTURY
Today marks Ole’s 100th game at the helm, can his side treat him to three points to mark the occasion?
TEAM NEWS
Ole’s made two changes from the side that drew against Chelsea.
Mason Greenwood comes back into the fold, after an impressive display in midweek and partners with Marcus Rashford up top.
Scott McTominay comes into midfield with Fred and Paul Pogba – there’s been plenty of chat about the Frenchman’s inclusion in this team.
Donny van de Beek, starts on the bench after impressing in his first start against RB Leipzig.
Arsenal have three changes since their narrow defeat at the hands of Leicester.
David Luiz is out while Dani Ceballos and Granit Xhaka start on the bench.
It allows Rob Holding, Mohamed Elneny and Willian to come in.
ARSENAL DUGOUT
13. Runarsson, 20. Mustafi, 34. Xhaka, 15. Maitland-Niles, 8. Ceballos, 19. Pepe, 30. Nketiah
UNITED BENCH
26. Henderson, 38. Tuanzebe, 33. Williams, 8. Mata, 31. Matic, 34. Van de Beek, 7. Cavani
ARSENAL XI
1. Leno, 16. Holding, 6. Gabriel, 3. Tierney, 2. Bellerin,18. Partey, 25. Elneny, 7. Saka, 12. Willian, 9. Lacazette, 14. Aubameyang
MANCHESTER UNITED XI
1. De Gea, 29. Wan-Bissaka, 2. Lindelof, 5. Maguire, 23. Shaw, 39. McTominay, 17. Fred, 6. Pogba, 18. B.Fernandes, 11. Greenwood, 10. Rashford
RIVALRY REIGNITED
Just a reminder of how good some of these clashes have been…..
Team news will be in any moment now!
GOONER BE A GOOD GAME
Arsenal have arrived at Old Trafford and look raring to go.
BOBBY’S BATTLE
There has been some terribly sad news announced today, concerning England’s 1966 World Cup winning hero.
Sir Bobby Charlton’s wide Norma confirmed that the former Manchester United star has been diagnosed with dementia.
Sir Bobby played every minute of England’s stunning World Cup triumph of 1966, with brother Jack also an integral member of the squad.
He went on the win the much-revered Ballon d’Or later that year and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
The 83-year-old scored 249 goals in 758 games for Manchester United, helping them to their first ever European Cup win in 1968.
He also survived the horrific Munich Air Disaster in 1958.
A United statement reads: “Everyone at Manchester United is saddened that this terrible disease has afflicted Sir Bobby Charlton and we continue to offer our love and support to Sir Bobby and his family.”
SUBS GALORE
Ole could well have a selection headache this afternoon.
Donny van de Beek’s has yet to make a Premier League start, although he did make the starting line-up against RB Leipzig.
Edinson Cavani made his debut for United as a substitute against Chelsea, in a goalless draw, and could well feature in the same manner this afternoon.
United also put on an impressive defensive performance in the Champions League, leaving Ole spoilt for choice.
One name that won’t be in the mix today is AlexTelles, who has tested positive for Covid-19.
While Anthony Martial is out because of his three-match domestic ban.
EARLIER THIS YEAR…
The last meeting between these two great sides was in January where Arsenal took all three points.
Pepe got the opener with just eight minutes on the clock.
UNITED IN RED
There will be a minute’s silence at the start of the game in honour of remembrance day.
Manchester United will also be remembering Nobby Siles.
GOOD AFTERNOON
Manchester United v Arsenal is a fixture that has plenty of history – even new boy Bruno Fernandes has been swatting up on the infamous clashes from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Speaking ahead of the game, the Portuguese midfielder claimed he had watched the tunnel clash between Patrick Viera and Roy Keane but did note that times were different now.
Fernandes added: “The fight will be there; everyone wants the three points, But I hope the three points can stay at Old Trafford.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are now unbeaten in four games, but their last loss came at the hands of another North London side – when Tottenham thrashed them at Old Trafford.
However, two wins against big European sides in the Champions League is likely to give United plenty of confidence this afternoon.
Following Marcus Rashford’s mid-week goal-haul, the forward is highly likely to start in this afternoon’s meeting.
While Mason Greenwood’s impressive performance could also land him a spot in the starting XI.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats and will want to prove they can compete against a big six club.
United trail Arsenal in the table, but the North London side have played an additional game, so their two-point cushion counts for little.
Stick with us this afternoon as we bring you all the action.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
