Frank Christian
Arsenal and Manchester United are set to face off in a preseason friendly at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, stepping up their preparations for the upcoming season.
Arsenal recently drew 1-1 with Bournemouth and managed to secure a win in a penalty shootout. Manager Mikel Arteta has been testing a mix of young talents and seasoned players like Ben White and Martin Odegaard. United, on the other hand, comfortably defeated Rangers 2-0 before starting their U.S. tour.
The match will provide players with a chance to stake their claim for a spot in the starting lineup as the new season approaches. Transfer speculations may also impact team selections as some players eye moves to other clubs.
Let’s take a look at the predicted lineups and team news for the upcoming Arsenal vs. Man United game.
Predicted Lineups and Team News
Arsenal is likely to rotate their squad for the match against United, with players like Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard expected to start. Eddie Nketiah, who started against Bournemouth, might also feature.
Meanwhile, United may give new signing Leny Yoro another chance in defense, with players like Jadon Sancho and Amad Diallo expected to retain their spots. Toby Collyer could partner Casemiro in midfield.
Arsenal Predicted XI:
Hein (GK) — White, Timber, Kiwior, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Jorginho, Nwaneri — Trossard, Jesus, Nelson.
Injured: Tomiyasu
Suspended: N/A
Man United Predicted XI:
Onana (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Yoro, Evans, Murray — Casemiro, Collyer — Amad, Mount, Sancho — Hojlund.
Injured: Maguire (doubt), Malacia
Suspended: N/A
Team Squad for Preseason Tours
Both Arsenal and Manchester United have named their squads for the preseason tours:
Arsenal Squad: (Goalkeepers) Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas; (Defenders) Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik; (Midfielders) and (Forwards) Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah.
Man United Squad: (Goalkeepers) Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek; (Defenders) Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans, Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Leny Yoro; (Midfielders) Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal Mejbri, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon; (Forwards): Antony, Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.
Watch the Game Live
For viewers around the world, here are the TV and streaming options to catch the friendly match:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN, ESPN Deportes | ESPN+, Fubo |
| Canada | — | Arsenal.com, MUTV |
| UK | — | Arsenal.com, MUTV |
| Australia | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | Arsenal.com MUTV |
USA: The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, with streaming available on ESPN+ and Fubo.
UK/Canada/India: Live streaming available on MUTV and Arsenal.com.
Australia: Stream the game on beIN Sports Connect.
