Arsenal vs Manchester United | Free Betting Tips & Predictions

Arsenal's attacking options, accompanied by the absence of Bukayo Saka, give us the belief that Ruben Amorim's side can exploit this Arsenal side. Despite having no wins in five, Manchester United have a decent record in this competition against the hosts, with the Red Devils winning two of their previous three meetings with Arsenal - which includes a 3-1 win away at the Emirates in 2019.

Manchester United tend to score first in this fixture, having scored first in five of the previous seven meetings between the two sides. Neither side has been great defensively, with no clean sheets in three for Arsenal and no clean sheets in nine for Manchester United.

Bruno Fernandes has been excellent for club and country this season with 21 goal contributions for Manchester United and Portugal and is likely to contribute in this fixture.

Arsenal's home record will make it difficult for Manchester United, as the Gunners have only lost once at the Emirates all season in their recent 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

We predict a 1-1 draw with potential penalties which could see Manchester United come out on top.

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United.

The two most successful clubs in FA Cup history meet at the Emirates at the weekend, as Arsenal host current holders Manchester United in the showpiece fixture of the FA Cup third round.

Date: 12/01/2024
Location: Emirates Stadium, London.
Kick-Off: 15:00 pm

This fixture is deeply rooted in the essence of the FA Cup, with the two sides meeting on 16 previous occasions with the two sides meeting in two finals (1979 and 2005). In 1979, the game between the two produced one of the best FA Cup finals in the history of the competition, with Manchester United coming from two goals down to only lose the final a minute after their second as Alan Sunderland secured an 89th-minute winner for the Gunners. The 2005 final was less of a showcase, as the game was taken to penalties, and Patrick Viera scored the winning penalty in his final game for Arsenal before his summer move to Juventus.

Arsenal are still competing on all four major fronts this season, although the Gunners are hanging on by a thread in the Carabao Cup, following their 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United in the first leg of the semi-final at the Emirates. The Gunners are second in the Premier League, six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

Manchester United's season has been tumultuous as Ruben Amorim manages his inaugural FA Cup game with the team. Last year, they faced a comparable situation, prioritizing the FA Cup to secure European football. They emerged victorious, defeating teams like Liverpool and, ultimately, Manchester City on their way to the trophy. Currently, the Red Devils sit 13th in the Premier League, yet they hold a spot for the UEFA Europa League qualification phase.

The game will be available to watch on BBC One and BBC I-Player.

Predicted Arsenal Eleven: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Merino, Odegaard, Sterling, Jesus, Havertz.

Predicted Manchester United Eleven: Onana, Mazrouai, Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Hojlund.

The recent meetings would suggest an Arsenal win in this fixture at the weekend. The Gunners are unbeaten in the last four meetings in all competitions, in particular the Premier League with Manchester United last recording a 3-1 victory against the Gunners back in 2023. Manchester United have a decent record in this competition against the hosts, with the Red Devils winning two of their previous three meetings with Arsenal - which includes a 3-1 win away at the Emirates in 2019. Alexis Sanchez scored against his former employers that day, with further goals from Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial.

Arsenal have shown strong performance at the Emirates this season, losing only once at home, which happened to be their last match against Newcastle United. In the Premier League, they boast one of the top home records, with six victories and three draws from nine matches, following a recent home league win over Ipswich Town.

Mikel Arteta’s side comes into this game with three wins in their last five, with the defeat to Newcastle United ending a seven-game unbeaten streak for the Gunners. Arsenal have only kept two clean sheets in their previous six games in all competitions, with four consecutive games the Gunners now failing to keep a clean sheet.

Manchester United are now winless in their previous five under Ruben Amorim, with four consecutive defeats against Newcastle United (0-2), Wolves (2-0), Bournemouth (0-3) and Tottenham Hotspur (4-3). Under Amorim, there have been teething problems with his system, which has led the team to be without a clean sheet in their previous nine. However, performances away from home against certain teams have led to a positive belief surrounding the club.

This season, Manchester United delivered one of their finest away performances in the Manchester derby, defeating City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Most recently, they faced heavy expectations of suffering a significant defeat against Liverpool but managed to secure a 2-2 draw.

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