Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London, on March 2, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Expected Arsenal lineup vs Manchester United

Mar 9, 2019

Arsenal face Manchester United in their last ‘big six’ clash of the Premier League campaign on Sunday, with a place in the top four up for grabs.

After Arsenal suffered a disappointing 10-man defeat to Rennes on Thursday, they need to pick themselves up for the biggest remaining game of their league season. Manchester United sit just one point ahead of the Gunners in fourth, but Chelsea could overtake both if they win their game in hand.

As a result, a win may be necessary to really push for that final Champions League spot. It won’t be easy though, with United on a fantastic run of away wins including one at the Emirates in the FA Cup.

At least one of the goalscorers from that day will miss out, with Alexis Sanchez injured. Jesse Lingard could also miss out, though he is back in training, as is Anthony Martial. As for Arsenal, let’s have a look at our predicted lineup for the clash.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 19: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal celebrates the win after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s options in midfield are limited after Lucas Torreira’s red card against Tottenham Hotspur. The Uruguayan international will be suspended, leaving Matteo Guendouzi and Granit Xhaka pretty much guaranteed to start. Mohamed Elneny hasn’t even been making the squad recently, so it’s unlikely that will change against Manchester United.

In front of those two, it seems probable Aaron Ramsey will get the nod over Mesut Özil. Emery continues to pick the Welshman for the big Premier League clashes, and Özil started against Rennes on Thursday.

If Lichtsteiner is out and Arsenal go with a back three, Ramsey will be the player to miss out for the extra centre-back.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Alexandre Lacazette has five goals in his last seven league games, and he was unlucky not to be awarded one against Manchester United earlier this season. Bet on Lacazette to score anytime with BetUK at 5/4.

Both teams have scored in each of the last four meetings between the two sides. Bet on BTTS with BetUK at 5/9.

Manchester United haven’t kept a clean sheet against Arsenal since 2014. Bet on the Gunners to score over 0.5 goals with BetUK at 1/5.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United (27/4 with BetUK).

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