Arsenal versus Manchester United is the fixture we can’t wait to see today. Here are some battles for the fans to look out for in this mammoth of a clash, which could make the difference between winning and losing.
Gabriel Martinelli versus Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Martinelli has not had a bright start to this new season but remains a key player for Arsenal. He will be looking to change his fortunes this season with a 5-star performance versus Manchester United.
However, while he seeks to impress against Manchester United, he will have to get the better of Aaron Wan Bissaka. Bissaka, in 25 dribble attempts from opponents this season, was only dribbled past twice. Manchester United’s right back on a good day is hard to go by, and Martinelli will have to be at his best to win that duel, and he will if he is in his best form.
Declan Rice versus Casemiro
If there’s a match where Rice has to show his true class, it is the game versus Manchester United. In that game, the midfield will be a battlefield. With Thomas Partey tipped to miss the clash due to injury, Rice could be the main man in Arsenal’s central midfield. As dominant as he’s been since PL match day 1, we could see him brush shoulders with Casemiro, who will also seek to dictate play at midfield. Arsenal will be seeking to win the midfield battle, as exploiting United’s midfield vulnerabilities, which have been exposed already this new season, is what many feel wins Arsenal the game.
William Saliba vs. Marcus Rashford
Rashford dazzled against Arsenal last season. He was at Old Trafford when United won 3-1 over Arsenal, scored a brace, and set up Antony. At the Emirates, when Arsenal won 3-2, he scored a goal. The Englishman is a threat and will need to be “dealt” with. He’ll likely lead the United attack. William Saliba, who’s the real deal in Arsenal’s defence, will need to keep Manchester United’s No. 10 at bay.
If our three stars can contain these opponents to day we will be on our way to winning. Which other on-the-field battles do you think will be crucial to an Arsenal victory today?
Daniel O
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I hope we go back to 4-3-3 today or similar and certainly not a back 3.
It is believed the gaffer was desperately trying to hide the injury to Thomas Partey, this goes to show how serious he takes the element of unpredictability.
Mind games is a huge craft in the gaffer Management style, don’t be surprised with one last throw of the dice Raya starts in this one.
Ain’t believing all these rumors about partey until we see him out of the team sheet.
The only thing that will make a difference today is if Arteta does away with that tweak
With it lose
Without it, there’s no win for Man Utd today, it’ll be Arsenal Win or Draw
It is a much followed myth -in sheep like manner- that some fans fall for, when the suggestion that one key player against an opppnents one key player, decides matches.
It is however not true.
What ACTUALLY DECIDES MATCHES is the all rouind play from all eleven on the field at any one time.
ALL players at our level , are ,in any case, so why pick on one to try to make a story about it?
It is bunk, IMO,
I just hope it’s a mind game the gaffer wants to play to soften uniteds preparedness against the rampant arsenal