The standout match in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend will take place at the Emirates, as Man United travel to Arsenal.
Ruben Amorim will be hoping for a second big performance from his players in a week after claiming a 2-2 draw at Liverpool last weekend. The Red Devils come into the weekend as the current FA Cup holders.
Arsenal’s trophy hopes could hinge on the FA Cup this term following a 2-0 home defeat in their first leg against Newcastle at the semi-final stage of the EFL Cup in midweek. But, the Gunners will need more creative spark in the final third to get past the Red Devils.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | -148 |
| Draw | +294 |
| Man United | +388 |
Gunners Beat United Last Month
| Total | Arsenal | Man United | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 71 | 24 | 31 | 16 |
| FA Cup Games | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Goals | 184 | 83 | 101 |
Arsenal will take confidence from their 2-0 home win over Man United last month ahead of this tie in the FA Cup. However, the Red Devils boast a superior record in the competition, which includes a 3-1 win at the Emirates in January 2019.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.50 Goals @ -113
Arsenal vs. Man United Key Stats
- Arsenal were eliminated in the third round of the FA Cup in 2021-22, and they haven’t gone further than the fourth round since winning the tournament in 2019-20.
- Man United haven’t exited the FA Cup in the third round since 2013-14. The Red Devils have reached at least the final in the last two seasons.
- United and Arsenal previously contested the 2005 FA Cup Final, which was won by the Gunners via a penalty shootout.
Arsenal Team News
Jurrien Timber is suspended for the match against United this weekend. The Gunners will also be without Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Ethan Nwaneri.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
Man United Team News
Amorim has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to the Emirates. Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Victor Lindelof all remain out. Marcus Rashford is unlikely to feature as he nears a move away from Old Trafford.
Possible Lineup
Andre Onana (GK); Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund
Arsenal vs. Man United Prediction
Despite the scoreline last month, Arsenal created little from open play and relied on set pieces to make the difference against United.
The Red Devils looked very threatening on the counter-attack at Anfield last weekend, and if showing up in the same form, United could be the value play at the odds available.
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