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Arsenal v Man United
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Kick Off: Sunday 12th January at 15:00
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Competition: FA Cup
The FA Cup’s two most successful teams collide at The Emirates Stadium when Arsenal host Manchester United in a showpiece third-round showdown in North London on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils upset the odds to earn a share of the spoils against Liverpool at Anfield last weekend, though they will need to show just as much mettle to snap a run of four straight defeats on the Gunners’ patch.
⭐ Arsenal v Man United Best Bet
Arsenal failed to score for only the second time in 15 home fixtures since the summer when they drew a blank in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle in midweek, though the Gunners had 23 attempts and missed 6 big chances against the Magpies and really should have registered.
Mikel Arteta’s side can get back on the goal-scoring trail against a Man United outfit that has conceded at least twice in each of their last 5 assignments, though the visitors, who were much-improved at Anfield last week, could answer back.
An energized United went toe-to-toe with Liverpool (2-2) and were able to get behind one of the Premier League’s best defences on multiple occasions (13 shots, 3 big chances) on Sunday and they can threaten Arsenal with the same approach. Look to the BTTS markets here.
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BTTS has landed in 5 of Manchester United’s 7 away fixtures under the instruction of new head coach Ruben Amorim and United were competitive enough against Liverpool (2-2) last weekend to suggest they can trade blows in similar style with Arsenal.
United earned 9 corners on Merseyside on that occasion, so a target of 3 or more corners at The Emirates Stadium should be a relatively straightforward target to beat in comparison, while the same tally could easily be conceded in return.
The Red Devils conceded a whopping 13 corners when they travelled south to face the Gunners in December, while Arsenal won another 11 corners in midweek when they hosted Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. Back the Gunners to sail well clear of a 3-corner haul on Sunday.
With card-happy Andy Madley (6.0 yellow cards per Premier League fixture on average), the chances of a booking bonanza at The Emirates Stadium also feels high.
Arsenal and United have been collecting 2.25 and 2.45 yellow cards per 90 minutes in the league this term respectively, while the rivals’ last 5 encounters at The Emirates Stadium produced 23 cards combined.
Sunday’s knockout tie should sharpen both team’s competitive edge however, and with the tackles likely to fly, we’ve tipped Arsenal and Man United to pick up at least 3 cards each.
👕 Arsenal v Man United Predicted XI
🔍 Arsenal v Man United Players to Watch
🔴 Gabriel Magalhaes
Set-pieces provided Arsenal’s route to victory over United (2-0) when the teams last met in the Premier League in December, and both of the Gunners’ goals were scored by defenders (Saliba, Timber) during corner kick routines in that triumph.
On Sunday, Arsenal could target the same vulnerabilities and the aerially dominant Gabriel Magalhaes could be a player to watch in the shot markets as a result. The Brazilian, who had 3 attempts against Newcastle in midweek, has also been averaging 0.99 shots per 90 in the Premier League this season, and the 27-year-old offers top value at 1.44 in the 1+ shots bracket here.
⚫️ Manuel Ugarte
Manuel Ugarte’s mobility and aggression have made him a midfield mainstay for Man United and the Uruguayan’s combative skillset was on show again at Anfield last weekend when he made 4 tackles and committed 2 fouls on Merseyside.
Ugarte has given away at least 2 free kicks in 3 of his last 5 starts for United and the 23-year-old should be at the heart of most midfield skirmishes again at The Emirates Stadium. Look for the anchorman to foul at least twice again against Arsenal.
🔴 Martin Odegaard
Manchester United’s players hit Liverpool’s key attackers and creators hard at Anfield, and alongside making 20 tackles on Merseyside, the visitors clocked 13 fouls, while singling out stars like Mohamed Salah for special treatment.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard could be in for similar treatment if United’s aggressive approach is maintained. The Norwegian, who has drawn at least 1 foul in each of his last 5 appearances for the Gunners, could be a profitable pick to absorb 1 or more fouls again in North London on Sunday.
📂 Arsenal v Man United Cheat Sheet
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💻 Arsenal v Man United Form and Tactics
Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte made 8 tackles and committed 3 fouls between them against Liverpool last weekend and that midfield pair’s combative approach could be a feature of Sunday’s FA Cup tie.
Arsenal had 23 shots against Newcastle in midweek, which was their highest attempts figure in a single home game since October (vs Southampton). The Gunners have also scored more goals from set pieces than any other Premier League team this season.
Man United posted a notably-high 47% possession figure at Anfield last weekend and their 3-4-3 formation seemed to work well against Liverpool’s 4-3-3 shape.
Arsenal (24.65) and Man United (23.95) rank 10th and 11th respectively for shot-creating actions per 90 in the Premier League this season, while Bukayo Saka leads the way in the Premier League this season for goal-creating actions (21) – Arsenal will miss their injured winger’s creativity on Sunday.
Man United have failed to win 8 out of 12 fixtures since the appointment of Ruben Amorim and Arsenal have won 6 of their last 7 meetings with Man United at The Emirates Stadium.
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🏁 Arsenal v Man United Ref Watch
- Referee: Andy Madley
- Premier League fixtures involving Andy Madley have been averaging 24.63 fouls per game this season.
- Madleys has also been dishing out an average of 6.00 yellow cards per Premier League match so far this term.
- Andy Madley last officiated a game featuring Arsenal on December 18th. Madley booked just 2 players in the Gunners’ 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on that occasion.
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