Frank Christian
Arsenal faces a tough challenge as they prepare to take on their historic rivals Manchester United in an upcoming Premier League match on Wednesday.
The Gunners head into this match with significant momentum, following a convincing 5-2 victory against West Ham that propelled them to second place in the league.
Meanwhile, Manchester United appears to be gaining strength under new manager Rubem Amorim. They recently achieved a decisive 4-0 win over Everton, marking their first league victory under his leadership and their second win in a row across all competitions.
The Sporting News provides essential details regarding the match, including viewing options, kickoff times, and team updates.
Streaming Info for Arsenal vs. Man United
Here’s how you can watch this Premier League match in the UK:
TV channel:
Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
This match won’t be available on traditional TV in the UK. Instead, you can stream it via Amazon Prime Video, which has teamed up with TNT for this season. Fans can access the match for free by utilizing Amazon’s 30-day free trial offer.
Kickoff Time for Arsenal vs. Man United in the UK
This Premier League showdown will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England on Wednesday, December 4 at 8:15 p.m. local time.
Team Updates: Arsenal vs. Man United
Gabriel is the primary injury worry for Arsenal, having been substituted during their match against West Ham. Other players like Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey, and Myles Lewis-Skelly are also facing potential issues.
Meanwhile, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are confirmed absentees due to ongoing injuries. Jakub Kiwior is likely to receive a rare opportunity to play in defense given this situation.
Projected Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3 formation): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori — Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Injured: White, Tomiyasu, Gabriel (doubt), Merino (doubt), Partey (doubt), Lewis-Skelly (doubt)
Suspended: None.
Bruno Fernandes may miss this critical match for Manchester United, having been spotted with an ice pack on his ankle after being substituted in their game against Everton.
Additionally, United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo due to suspensions after they both received their fifth yellow cards of the season.
On a positive note, Leny Yoro could be in the squad for the first time after recovering from injury.
Projected Man United Lineup (3-4-2-1 formation): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire — Diallo, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw — Zirkzee, Fernandes — Hojlund.
Injured: Evans, Lindelof, Fernandes (doubt)
Suspended: Martinez, Mainoo
Match Prediction: Arsenal vs. Man United
Arsenal aims to claim their fourth consecutive Premier League victory over Manchester United, a first in their history. Furthermore, they have lost just once in their last nine home matches against United, giving them a favorable outlook.
Both teams have demonstrated strong attacking skills lately, but also vulnerabilities in defense that could be capitalized on by their opponents. While Manchester United is showing improvement under Amorim, Arsenal remains the stronger team despite their injury challenges.
It is expected that Arsenal will emerge victorious, although Manchester United will present a significant challenge.
- Prediction: Arsenal 4-2 Man United
Upcoming Premier League Matches This Week
All times are in BST
Tuesday, December 3
- Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace (7:30 p.m.)
- Leicester City vs. West Ham United (8:15 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 4
- Everton vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (7:30 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest (7:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Liverpool (7:30 p.m.)
- Southampton vs. Chelsea (7:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Manchester United (8:15 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Brentford (8:15 p.m.)
Thursday, December 5
- Fulham vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (7:30 p.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur (8:15 p.m.)
