Comments and predictions for Arsenal vs MU: Gunners are better

The two most successful clubs in FA Cup history will go head-to-head in a third-round showdown on Sunday afternoon, as Arsenal host reigning champions Manchester United at the Emirates.

The Gunners boast an unrivalled 14 wins in the competition but have been disappointing since last lifting the trophy in 2020, while the Red Devils struggle to hold on to the title they won thanks to a surprise success over Manchester City a few months ago.

Latest Arsenal vs MU squad information

There will be no change to Arsenal's injury situation this weekend, with Arteta having to cope without four right-back options in Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Ethan Nwaneri (muscle), Ben White (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) once again.

The Gunners boss changed his attacking formula again in the EFL Cup defeat to Newcastle, with Leandro Trossard starting on the right, but the Belgian was substituted just before the 60th minute and was in danger of losing his place to Gabriel Jesus; Raheem Sterling has recovered from illness but is unlikely to be considered for a starting spot.

Riccardo Calafiori's replacement for Myles Lewis-Skelly on the left is another change the Arsenal manager is likely to make, and there is a slight chance that on-loan goalkeeper Neto - ineligible for EFL Cup action - could make his debut for the Gunners.

Man United also returned from their trip to Liverpool without any fresh fitness concerns, but wanted-out striker Marcus Rashford was promptly left out of the matchday squad again, albeit due to illness rather than simple Amorim banishment.

The England international has had enough time to fight his illness by the time Sunday's game rolls around, but his coaching staff are working tirelessly to secure him a desired exit before the January transfer window closes, so it remains to be seen whether he will feature in north London.

Mason Mount (thigh), Victor Lindelof (unspecified) and Luke Shaw (calf) make up a solid trio of absentees for Amorim, who is not afraid to make myriad changes from game to game but will surely be tempted to stick to the same formula up front from Anfield.

However, the Portuguese has confirmed that Altay Bayindir will start this game in goal in place of Andre Onana, despite his unimpressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup last month.

Latest expected lineup for Arsenal vs MU

Arsenal:

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli

Manchester United:

Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund

Latest football commentary Arsenal vs MU

A tournament that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Gooners around the world , the FA Cup has provided Arsenal fans with some of their most cherished memories over the years, from three trophies under Arsene Wenger to the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-inspired win over Chelsea five years ago.

However, since lifting the trophy at Wembley at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arsenal's FA Cup credentials have waned, suffering two third-round and two fourth-round exits in the past four seasons, and being eliminated at this stage by Liverpool in 2023-24.

Continuing the theme of knockout tournament disappointments, Mikel Arteta's side begin their quest for a 15th FA Cup title after surely missing out on any chance of a bright EFL Cup final, losing 2-0 to Newcastle United in the first leg of their semi-final on Tuesday night.

While Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon seized their chances brilliantly, Arsenal wasted numerous chances to breach the Magpies defence en route to their first home defeat of the season in all competitions, the defeat coming after a 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

The last time Arteta's side suffered back-to-back defeats at the Emirates, the second of that run coincided with an FA Cup third-round defeat to Liverpool last January, but the 14-time FA Cup winners are well used to snatching the trophy from the reigning champions.

Indeed, Arsenal have beaten the FA Cup holders in each of their six league games against the reigning champions, and Arteta has already secured a win over incoming visitor Ruben Amorim since the Portuguese took charge at the Red Devils, overseeing a 2-0 win at the Emirates just weeks ago.

Since succumbing to Arsenal's set-piece expertise on that occasion, United have endured a difficult time, leading to unhappy talk of the 20-time English champions being involved in a relegation battle with half the season gone.

However, the Red Devils began their defence of the FA Cup after surprisingly taking a point against leaders Liverpool in a 2-2 draw last weekend, a game that could have seen Amorim's men leave as surprise winners had Harry Maguire not missed a glorious chance in the final minutes.

While United's performance on Merseyside was commendable, the draw extended their winless run in all competitions to five games - during which time they have conceded at least two goals in each game - and Amorim's men have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last nine.

On the other hand, the Red Devils have conceded in just one of their last 10 FA Cup third-round ties – progressing from each – and the reigning champions have triumphed in three of their last four FA Cup encounters with Arsenal, including a 3-1 win at the Emirates in 2019 where Alexis Sanchez came back to haunt his former employers.

Score prediction Arsenal vs MU

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the following results for the Arsenal vs MU match:

• Sportsmole: Arsenal 2-1 MU

• WhoScore: Arsenal 1-0 MU
• Our prediction: Arsenal 2-1 MU

When and where to watch Arsenal vs MU live?

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