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Will Ten Hag Succeed in Completing a League Double Over the Leaders? | How Man United’s Starting XI Could Look Like Against Arsenal

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Manchester United take on Premier League leaders Arsenal tonight as both sides look to build on their excellent results in recent weeks. Having failed to make the best of their opportunities against Crystal Palace, the Red Devils will be keen on returning to winning ways having only secured a draw earlier this week.

Meanwhile, the North London side will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table as they remain keen on sustaining a title-challenge moving further into the season.

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With eight points separating them and first-placed Arsenal, United will be keen on minimising the gap at the top as they aim to establish themselves in the race for the title moving forward. Having been amongst the best-performing teams in recent weeks, Erik Ten Hag’s side will be looking to secure a favourable result on Sunday, with the game expected to provide for a captivating battle at the Emirates.

Probable Man United Starting Line-Up Against Arsenal

Goalkeeper

David De Gea (GK): Having delivered excellent performances in recent outings, De Gea will be needing to perform to the best of his abilities this weekend. With the Spaniard expected to be tested against the Gunners, the shot-stopper will look to deliver a notable performance at the Emirates.

Defenders

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB): Amongst the team’s best-performing players in recent weeks, Wan-Bissaka will be keen on continuing to build on his displays over the coming weeks. Expected to be tested against Arsenal, the United right-back will be needing to perform to his potential this weekend.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka
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Raphael Varane (RCB): Consistent in his displays, Varane will be keen on delivering a dominant performance on Sunday. With the Frenchman having been pivotal to the team’s defensive solidity, the centre-back’s contributions are likely to determine the Red Devils’ organisation at the back this weekend.

Lisandro Martinez (LCB): Expected to retain his place at centre-back, Martinez will be keen on delivering a notable performance against Arsenal. Having proven to be a vital part of the team’s redemption under Ten Hag, the centre-back will be keen on making a difference to the team’s prospects on Sunday.

Luke Shaw (LB): Amongst Ten Hag’s most trusted players, Shaw will be needing to deliver an imposing display at the Emirates. Expected to be tested across the wide areas of the pitch, the England international will be keen on producing a competitive display against the Gunners.

Midfielders

Fred (CM): Expected to replace the suspended Casemiro in midfield, Fred will be keen on making the best of his opportunity on Sunday. Having delivered a handful of promising cameos in recent weeks, the visitors are likely to be reliant on the Brazilian’s tenacity and aggressiveness in midfield against Arsenal.

Fred
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Christian Eriksen (CM): Having delivered a promising performance against Palace earlier this week, Eriksen will be keen on producing a notable display this weekend. Likely to be employed in a creative yet disciplined role, the midfielder will be keen on exploiting the gaps across the middle third of the pitch this weekend.

Attackers

Antony (RW): Struggling to make a notable impact, Antony will be keen on returning to his best form moving forward. With the Brazilian attacker likely to retain his place in the starting line-up, Antony will be hoping to contribute to the team’s prospects on Sunday.

Bruno Fernandes (CAM): Amongst the team’s most notable contributors in recent outings, Fernandes will be looking to continue building on his momentum over the coming fixtures. With the midfielder vital to Ten Hag’s attacking set-up, the Portuguese international will be needing to make the best of his goal-scoring opportunities at the Emirates.

Bruno Fernandes
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Marcus Rashford (LW): Although having been underwhelming against Palace, Rashford will be keen on delivering a notable display against Arsenal. With the team heavily reliant on his contributions, the winger will look to constantly trouble the opposition’s defensive organisation on Sunday.

Wout Weghorst (ST): Promising in his overall display against Palace, Weghorst will be keen on finding the back of the net this weekend. With the Dutchman likely to play a vital role in the team’s prospects for the remainder of the campaign, Weghorst will be keen on making a difference against the Gunners.

Score Prediction

Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United

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