{"id":8767,"date":"2025-03-09T01:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T01:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=8767"},"modified":"2025-03-09T01:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T01:35:37","slug":"manchester-united-vs-arsenal-preview-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/manchester-united-vs-arsenal-preview-2","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview: Amorim&#8217;s Red Devils need a big performance!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>This Sunday\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\">Premier League<\/a> clash at Old Trafford promises fireworks as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/manchester-united-105\">Manchester United<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/arsenal-104\">Arsenal<\/a> face off in a crucial encounter. For the Red Devils, the pressure is mounting as they attempt to turn around a woeful season, while Arsenal, despite recent stumbles, remain determined to finish strong. Both teams are looking for important milestones, with United gunning for their 100th win over Arsenal across all competitions and the Gunners targeting consecutive league victories at Old Trafford for the first time since 1979. As the two sides prepare to meet, let\u2019s break down the team news and spotlight key players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Reports claim that Manchester United is looking to sign a new coach, with Allegri, Lopetegui, and Joachim L\u00f6w among the leading candidates ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lLTF8M00sU\">pic.twitter.com\/lLTF8M00sU<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1897727662426079562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"rank-math-toc\" class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\">\r\n<h2>Manchester United vs Arsenal<\/h2>\r\n<nav>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#team-news\">Team News<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#manchester-united\">Manchester United<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#arsenal\">Arsenal<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-players\">Key Players<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#manchester-united-bruno-fernandes\">Manchester United &#8211; Bruno Fernandes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#arsenal-declan-rice\">Arsenal &#8211; Declan Rice<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-statistics\">Key Statistics<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/nav><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"team-news\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team News<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"manchester-united\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manchester United<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>United\u2019s injury list remains extensive, with manager Ruben Amorim facing several absentees. Harry Maguire (knock) and Manuel Ugarte (knock) are both unlikely to feature, and they will be joined on the sidelines by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/amad-diallo-71851\">Amad Diallo<\/a> (ankle), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/lisandro-martinez-51322\">Lisandro Martinez<\/a> (knee), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/kobbie-mainoo-121719\">Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> (calf), Jonny Evans (back), Luke Shaw (hamstring), Mason Mount (hamstring), Altay Bayindir (unspecified), and Tom Heaton (unspecified). Adding to Amorim\u2019s woes, the banned Patrick Dorgu will also miss out, meaning he will likely have to rely on Victor Lindelof for his first Premier League start of the season. The absence of key players and an underperforming squad leaves United in a precarious position heading into this vital match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"arsenal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On the Arsenal side, Mikel Arteta also has his injury concerns, with Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/bukayo-saka-62088\">Bukayo Saka<\/a> (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (knee), and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) all sidelined. Despite these setbacks, Arteta will be able to rely on a solid core, including teenage star Myles Lewis-Skelly, who should be available for selection. The visitors will look to carry the momentum from their dominant 7-1 Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven into this game, though they will have to make do with a somewhat makeshift attack, with Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino playing crucial roles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">One for the record books ?<br \/><br \/>Arsenal are the FIRST team in Champions League HISTORY to score 7 goals in an away game in the knockout stages ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jZb3LgnqlD\">pic.twitter.com\/jZb3LgnqlD<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1897177482337583511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"key-players\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Players<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"manchester-united-bruno-fernandes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manchester United &#8211; Bruno Fernandes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/bruno-fernandes-6262\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> has long been a key figure for Manchester United, and his leadership will be needed now more than ever. With the Red Devils\u2019 attacking struggles this season, Fernandes\u2019 creativity and ability to control the midfield will be crucial in any hopes of a turnaround. His vision and passing range could be the difference in breaking down Arsenal\u2019s defense, and he\u2019ll need to be at his best to get United back on track.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-8754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2174665224-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League 2024\/25 League\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by James Gill &#8211; Danehouse\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"arsenal-declan-rice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal &#8211; Declan Rice<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As one of the most consistent performers for the Gunners, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/declan-rice-46718\">Rice\u2019s<\/a> ability to break up play and contribute defensively while supporting the attack will be key to keeping Manchester United\u2019s midfield in check. His leadership and experience could prove vital as Arsenal look to extend their strong recent form against the Red Devils.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With both teams battling form issues and looking to prove a point, this encounter could be a defining moment in their respective seasons. Arsenal will aim to extend their Old Trafford dominance, while United will be desperate to reverse their troubling slide. As the countdown to Sunday\u2019s match continues, it\u2019s shaping up to be an intense and high-stakes contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-5254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GettyImages-1737974554-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Declan Rice of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on October 21, 2023 in London, England. \" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Marc Atkins\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"key-statistics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Statistics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Arsenal have scored in each of their last 10 Premier League visits to Old Trafford, netting a total of 13 goals.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The Gunners are unbeaten in their last nine away league matches (W5, D4) and have not conceded in their last three.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Mikel Arteta has won seven of his 10 Premier League matches as manager against Manchester United (D1, L2).<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Arsenal could achieve consecutive away league wins at Old Trafford for the first time since February 1979.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Manchester United are yet to win back-to-back league games this season, marking their longest wait for consecutive league victories in a single campaign since the 1968-69 season, when they won their 32nd and 33rd matches.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Manchester United have lost their last four Premier League encounters with Arsenal, their longest losing streak against the Gunners in league history.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Rasmus Hojlund has failed to score in his last 19 appearances in all competitions.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Arsenal have conceded just 23 goals in the Premier League this season, fewer than any other team.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Despite their strong defensive record, Arsenal have failed to score in their last two Premier League games, registering only three shots on target across those two matches.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickyHelfgott1\"><em>NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter<\/em>)<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep up with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\">latest football news<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\"> Premier League news<\/a> on 365Scores!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.8okni0pn6za\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4147295\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-odds-type=\"decimal\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"powered-by\">Powered by<a id=\"powered-by-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">365Scores.com<\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Sunday\u2019s Premier League clash at Old Trafford promises fireworks as Manchester United and Arsenal face off in a crucial encounter. For the Red Devils, the pressure is mounting as they attempt to turn around a woeful season, while Arsenal, despite recent stumbles, remain determined to finish strong. Both teams are looking for important milestones, &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":3502,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2338,9],"tags":[182,3254,3255,320,1126,1163,116,2877,3051,2659,2450,27,2793,3253,225,2722,13,2943,2979,2723,3252],"class_list":["post-8767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league","category-soccer","tag-arsenal","tag-arsenal-injury-update","tag-arsenal-lineup","tag-bruno-fernandes","tag-champions-league","tag-declan-rice","tag-football","tag-football-analysis","tag-football-preview","tag-injury-news","tag-key-players","tag-manchester-united","tag-manchester-united-lineup","tag-manchester-united-vs-arsenal","tag-mikel-arteta","tag-old-trafford","tag-premier-league","tag-premier-league-form","tag-premier-league-preview","tag-ruben-amorim","tag-team-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8767"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11159,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8767\/revisions\/11159"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}