[3-4-2-1]: Talented academy star replaced Kobbie Mainoo- Man United’s predicted lineup against Arsenal as Ruben Amorim confirms he has replaced Kobbie Mainoo with ‘talented academy star’
A famous Premier League rivalry is renewed on Wednesday night when Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners appear to have regained their mojo following a four-game winless run across all competitions, in the past week alone they’ve scored five goals against Sporting CP and West Ham in successive away fixtures after also brushing aside Nottingham Forest.
Having said that, Mikel Arteta’s side can ill afford another slip-up in their quest to be crowned champions as they go into this midweek round of fixtures nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.
United head to the capital on the back of a 4-0 thrashing of Everton on Sunday afternoon, a scoreline – their biggest in the Premier League this season – that new head coach Ruben Amorim suggested slightly flattered his side.
Unbeaten in three under the Portuguese tactician and into the top half of the table, the Red Devils’ recent resurgence is sure be examined at the Emirates in a clash that has provided many classics over the years.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Manchester United is scheduled for an 8:15pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 4, 2024.
The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in north London.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United
TV channel: The game will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video. Coverage starts at 6:30pm GMT.
TEAM NEWS
A Manchester United side yet to lose under new boss Ruben Amorim face a rejuvenated Arsenal outfit in Wednesday’s Premier League main event at the Emirates, where the hosts could beat the Red Devils in four straight league matches for the first time ever.
The Gunners conquered West Ham United 5-2 at the weekend, while the visitors cruised past Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
ARSENAL
Out: Ben White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee)
Doubtful: Gabriel Magalhaes (unspecified), Mikel Merino (knee), Thomas Partey (muscle), Myles Lewis-Skelly (unspecified)
Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
MANCHESTER UNITED
Out: Kobbie Mainoo (suspended), Lisandro Martinez (suspended), Victor Lindelof (groin)
Doubtful: Bruno Fernandes (ankle), Jonny Evans (knock), Leny Yoro (foot)
Predicted XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire; Diallo, Casemiro, Ugarte, Shaw; Zirkzee, Fernandes; Hojlund
