Manchester United vs Arsenal Predictions

• Arsenal have won all five games they’ve played this term
• The hosts have won once in their last eight meetings with Arsenal
• Gabriel Martinelli has scored in three of his five games this term

Big test for ten Hag

Manchester United won their third straight game on Thursday, edging out Leicester 1-0 at the King Power. That upward trajectory has silenced the critics after their terrible start, but there’s little denying that things fell in their favour over the last couple of weeks.

United caught Liverpool at the right time, before getting to straightforward trips to Southampton and Leicester. Sunday brings an entirely new challenge – they meet a confident Arsenal side who haven’t put a foot wrong so far this season. That’s an entirely new challenge for Erik ten Hag’s men.

Gunners stay perfect

Arsenal had another slog in midweek, but they’ve now won each of their first five league games this term. They’ve already recorded a 2-0 win at Palace and a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth on the road this term, now they’re out to keep that run going against the Red Devils.

Manchester United are one of just three sides Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus has faced in the Premier League but not scored against, so it might be worth looking at alternative options for this one. Gabriel Martinelli catches the eye, with the Brazilian scoring in three of his first five league games this term.

Visitors are the value

The bookies have set this game up as around even, with United narrowly favourites thanks to home advantage. However, it’s hard to see the justification behind that, with the Red Devils coming off narrow wins and unconvincing displays.

Manchester United have won just one of their last eight league games against Arsenal, while the visitors have stepped up a gear since last season. Mikel Arteta’s side are consistently getting the job done, so I’m not going to overthink this one. The Gunners have been fantastic so far and I don’t see how United match them.

The hosts have scored in each of their last seven home league games, while both teams have scored in three of Arsenal’s last four matches. Given that run, I’m backing a 2-1 victory for the visitors as my correct score prediction.

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