There is just one Premier League game taking place on Sunday, May 12, which sees Manchester United play host to Arsenal.
Manchester United go into the clash as 11/2 outsiders to pick up a win at Old Trafford, while Arsenal can be backed at 2/5 to come away with three points.
Ahead of the fixture, Manchester United are looking to climb back into the European places. Arsenal, on the other hand, are potentially two wins away from clinching the league title.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Manchester United’s form has taken a nosedive over the last month. They have won just one of their previous five Premier League fixtures and were most recently smashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday.
This string of poor results has seen the Red Devils drop out of the European places after previously battling with Newcastle for 6th. Man United are still only two points off the top seven, but they likely have to beat Arsenal on Sunday to stand a chance of clinching European football on the final day.
Premier League Europa League Race: Current Standings
- 6th - Newcastle United Pld 35 - Pts 56
- 7th - Chelsea Pld 35 - Pts 54
- 8th - Manchester United Pld 35 - Pts 54
Arsenal, meanwhile, go into the weekend’s action top of the Premier League by one point. Manchester City have a game in hand on the Gunners, who have lost just once in 2024, but that match comes against Tottenham.
Spurs have taken points off the Sky Blues in their last two meetings. As a result, Mikel Arteta and co. remain in with a real shot of winning the league this term.
Manchester United vs Arsenal betting stats
Here are some key Manchester United and Arsenal stats to keep in mind as you prepare to make your selections ahead of the game:
- Manchester United have lost just one of their past 16 Premier League home games against Arsenal, a 1-0 defeat in November 2020.
- Arsenal are looking to complete the league double over Manchester United for the first time since 2006/07. Plus, they have not won three in a row against the Red Devils between November 1997 and September 1998.
- Manchester United have lost 18 games in all competitions this season - they last lost more in a single campaign in 1977/78 (19).
- Arsenal have lost their final away league game in three of their four previous seasons under Mikel Arteta - the exception a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in 2020/21. However, the Gunners are unbeaten when facing Manchester United in their final Premier League away game (won one, drawn two) and secured the title with a 1-0 win in 2001/02.
- Marcus Rashford has been involved in six goals in his past four Premier League starts against Arsenal - scoring four and assisting two. His 10 goal involvements against the Gunners (six goals, four assists) is his most against a single opponent in the Premier League.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Top Tip
- Bukayo Saka has been involved in five Premier League goals against Manchester United (three goals, two assists), registering a goal (three) or assist (one) in each of his past four against them. Only Thierry Henry (12) has had a hand in more goals against the Red Devils for Arsenal in the competition.
Today’s Football Tips
There are a number of Premier League games taking place today, with the marquee fixture set to see Manchester City face off with Fulham.
Manchester City travel away from home to take on Fulham, and we’ve got it covered with our bet builder of the day article, while for those of you looking to place an acca, we have our acca of the day lined up and ready to go.
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