EPL: Arsenal vs Man Utd – A preview

<p>Arsenal have been presented with their biggest challenge of the new season as they welcome Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.</p>, <p>Mikel Arteta’s men could use this game to send out a message to the rest of the teams in the EPL on how prepared they are this season.</p>, <p>To make a big statement in the EPL title race, the Gunners should be able to beat Manchester United this weekend.</p>, <p>Their last game ended in a disappointing draw against Fulham and the result left the Gunners with questions to answer.</p>, <p>However, the worries for Mikel Arteta’s team are not quite as extensive as those of their weekend opponents.</p>, <p>United have started the season in a very curious way: a mediocre performance against Wolves and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, which they somehow won, and a defeat to Tottenham.</p>, <p>Fans of both teams would see this weekend clash as a key early-season litmus test of their clubs’ potential</p>, <p>Team news:</p>, <p>Arsenal’s second-choice frontman, Eddie Nketiah, will be fit for the game despite fears of a potential knee injury. Also, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus could return to the starting XI.</p>, <p>However, Arsenal fans should not expect to see the likes of Jurrien Timber and Mohamed Elneny as they remain sidelined.</p>, <p>For Manchester United, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have been ruled out</p>, <p>Also out of the game are Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo.</p>, <p>However, Erik ten Hag announced during his pre-match press briefing on Friday that new striker, Rasmus Hojlund is ready for action.</p>, <p>Head to head (h2h):</p>, <p>Manchester United have not beaten Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in almost six years.</p>, <p>And each of the last four clashes between Arsenal and the Red Devils have been won by the home team. At least three goals are scored.</p>, <p>Both teams have met 238 times under different managers. And 50 of those meetings ended in draws.</p>, <p>Arsenal have managed 87 wins over Manchester Un