Arsenal will host Manchester United in London on matchday 21 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: Emirates Stadium. Kick-off: 17:30.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Fred’s total yellow cards: Over 0.5 — 2.62
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Anytime goalscorer: Marcus Rashford — 4.0
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Arsenal’s total yellow cards: Over 1.5 — 1.57
With Casemiro set to miss the game against Arsenal, Fred is more likely to start in the midfield. The Brazilian is fond of making tough tackles, hence Fred to get carded is on the cards.
Rashford has done well in front of goal since club action returned in late December. He scored in all but one of United’s last eight matches, hence making him a candidate to score against Arsenal. He scored a brace the last time both United and Arsenal met.
The Gunners are likely to receive at least two yellow cards against Manchester United. This is because, Arsenal are playing at home and will play with high intensity and sometimes, this could lead to some reckless challenges. Arsenal received two yellow cards against Tottenham last weekend.
The Gunners are at the top of the Premier League table with 47 points after 18 matches.
bounced back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Tottenham away from home.
The Red Devils’ nine-match winning run met it’s end on Wednesday night as Manchester United were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace. United occupy the 3rd position with 39 points after 19 matches.
Both teams are in similar form, hence this game is tricky to predict. United won the reverse fixture at home but both teams could share the spoils.
Both teams are good defensively, hence we might not see enough goals in the fixture.
I’d definitely back this game not to produce over three goals. The backlines at both ends are solid, hence expecting a tight game.
Gabriel Jesus, Mohamed Elneny, Reiss Nelson are doubts for the game.
Goalkeeper: Rasmdale
Defenders: White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko
Midfielders: Xhaka, Partey, Odegaard
Forwards: Martinelli, Nketiah, Saka
Diogo Dalot and Donny van de Beek are ruled out. Casemiro is suspended, Jadon Sancho could return.
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw
Midfielders: Fred, Eriksen, McTominay
Forwards: Fernandes, Weghorst, Rashford
This match will be played at Emirates Stadium (London)
This starting whistle will sound on January 22nd, 2023. 16:30 UTC.