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Arsenal vs Man Utd Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Lawes · January 23 2026, 18:31
Arsenal vs Man Utd Preview: Team News & Prediction

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This is a marquee event at the Emirates Stadium as league leading Arsenal take on a Manchester United side with newfound confidence as they travel down to north London.

Kick-off date/time:

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – NBC

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Peacock Premium

Arsenal team news: Hincapie & Calafiori on the way back

In his pre-match press conference, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that there are no fresh injury concerns after their clash with Internazionale in midweek.

The Gunners could also be boosted by the return of both Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori, while youngster Max Dowman is the only confirmed absentee for the hosts.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Unavailable: Dowman (Injured)

Questionable: Hincapie (Injured), Calafiori (Injured)

Man Utd team news: Additional Heading Here

Versatile attacker Shea Lacey has returned from suspension for this weekend but the visitors do remain without Netherlands international centre-back Matthijs de Ligt due to injury.

United welcomed both Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo back from CAF Africa Cuo of Nations last week, with Noussair Mazraoui now returnining for this weekend.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Unavailable: De Ligt (Injured), Zirkzee (Injured)

Questionable: 

Arsenal vs Man Utd prediction

With both Manchester City and Aston Villa losing last week, Arsenal failed to punish them to the maximum with the Gunners sharing a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest, extending their lead at the top-of-the-table to seven points. The hosts eased to a 3-1 defeat of Inter in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League at San Siro.

Manchester United began the Michael Carrick reign with an impressive 2-0 defeat of Manchester City at Old Trafford with the Red Devils deserving an even more emphatic victory. The visitors begin this weekend's round of fixtures sitting just a point and a place outside of the top four in the Premier League.

United will head to the Emirates with a newfound belief and confidence but the hosts remain the favourites as they look to secure a first Premier League title in over 20 years.

Arsenal vs Man Utd tip: Arsenal to win & both teams to score

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