Bukayo Saka was an exceptional performer last time out against West Ham, as he contributed 1 goal and 2 assists to help the Gunners win 5-2.

He has been in fantastic form since the international break, scoring in 3 straight games against Nottingham Forest, Sporting and West Ham.

Saka is averaging 3.41 shots per 90 this season in all competitions for Arsenal, rising to 4.77 when playing at the Emirates.

The winger seems a lot more confident when playing in front of a home support, as he has managed to get on the scoresheet in each of his last four outings. This selection has landed in every home game so far this season for Saka.

The reversal in fortunes for Arsenal has coincided perfectly with the return of Martin Odegaard from injury.

The Norwegian has been a key cog in the Arteta system over the last season, perfectly exemplified over the last 3 games. He played the first 3 games of the season, before missing a series of games with an ankle injury.

The attacking midfielder has drawn a foul in all 7 appearances for the Gunners this campaign.

Odegaard sees a lot of the ball for Arsenal, so naturally invites a large amount of duels. It was a similar story last season, as Odegaard managed 1.04 fouls drawn per 90, drawing 2 fouls in this fixture last season at the Emirates.

With Kobbie Mainoo unavailable for this game due to suspension, Bruno Fernandes is likely to deputise in a deeper midfield role against Casemiro, as he did for a short while against Ipswich.

He also started in that role against Bodo/Glimt, while Christian Eriksen remained on the bench for the entire game. Fernandes was withdrawn early against Everton, and was pictured with ice on his ankle, but Amorim has suggested the Portuguese midfielder should be fit for this midweek clash.

Bruno made 2 fouls against Ipswich, and 1 foul against Bodo/Glimt. He seems a lot more energised after the managerial change, so has been more willing to contest duels.

He has landed at least 1 foul against Arsenal in each of his last 4 appearances in the head-to-head matchup.

Diogo Dalot is set for the tough task of trying to contain Bukayo Saka on Wednesday night.

Saka drew the most fouls for Arsenal in all competitions last season, averaging 2.22 per 90. That trend has so far continued in the current campaign, as Saka has drawn at least one foul in 16 out of 17 starts. The only failure came against Man City, in which he was substituted at half-time.

Dalot made 2 fouls against Bukayo Saka last time these sides met, and has landed this selection in his last 3 appearances in the head-to-head matchup.

He is averaging 1.11 fouls per 90 this season, and generally struggled when facing a direct and enterprising winger. Dalot struggled against Abdul Fatawu recently, making 3 fouls in 57 minutes.

Jurrien Timber will operate on the same side as Dalot, which puts him in a good matchup to draw fouls.

Timber has a tendency to go down lightly under contact, and draw soft fouls. That was apparent against West Ham, as he was fouled 3 times at the London Stadium.

The Dutchman has now drawn a foul in each of his last 7 games for Arsenal, which makes this price look inflated. Timber has drawn at least 2 fouls in 5 of his last 7 games.

This game is set to be the toughest test so far for Ruben Amorim as Man United manager. With both sides coming into the clash in good form, it is expected to be competitive, which should result in a high foul count.

With Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey seemingly ruled out of this clash with respective injuries, Jorginho is set to start back-to-back matches for the first time this season.

The Italian has started just 6 games in all competitions this campaign so far, but has landed this selection in all of them. Like Timber, Jorginho is a player who often hits the deck lightly to buy soft free-kicks.

Even last season, Jorginho was fouled an average of 1.86 times per 90 for the Gunners.

Jorginho should find duels against the likes of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in midfield, potentially even Manuel Ugarte too. All three are ideal matchups for Jorginho to extend his fouls won record.

In his last 3 games, Saka has contributed to 7 goals for Arsenal, landing this selection in all 3 outings.

As mentioned, Arsenal have looked energised since the break, managing to reverse a poor run of form. The Gunners have scored 13 goals in their last 3 games against Nottingham Forest, Sporting and West Ham.

Saka managed a goal and assist against both Nottingham Forest and Sporting, before a goal and 2 assists most recently against West Ham. He also won the penalty which was converted by Martin Odegaard.

Saka has a positive record in this matchup, registering a goal involvement in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games. That includes landing this selection in each of the last 3 games against Man United at the Emirates.

Ruben Amorim made it clear that he would trust Marcus Rashford in his first game in charge, as he was deployed in a centre forward role against Ipswich. Rashford scored after just 2 minutes in that game.

In the proceeding league game against Everton, Rashford went on to score a brace – he finds himself in notable form coming into this game.

The Englishman has a good history at the Emirates, scoring in each of his last 2 outings in London. Against Arsenal in general, he has netted 4 goals in his last 5 games.

The Gunners are set to be without Gabriel Magalhaes here, as the Brazilian was withdrawn at half-time after aggravating an injury. That could work to benefit Man United in the attacking third.