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Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates tonight in another blockbuster Premier League clash as the busy winter period begins.
The Gunners find themselves up to second in the table though they are nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s side have weathered a run of four league games without a win back-to-back victories over Nottingham Forest and West Ham. They have rediscovered their form in front of goal scoring 13 goals in three games across all competitions and will be tough to beat at home.
Ruben Amorim is tasked with doing just that. His Man Utd side are unbeaten since the Portuguese manager took charge with wins over Bodo/Glimt and Everton following a draw against Ipswich in Amorim’s first game in charge. The manager is still striving for improvements from his players but understands that a win over Arsenal will be a big boost to United’s chances of reaching to top four.
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Mike Jones4 December 2024 17:20
When is Arsenal vs Manchester United?
The Premier League match will kick off at 8:15pm BST on Wednesday 4 December.
Mike Jones4 December 2024 17:15
Mikel Arteta vs Ruben Amorim
Who will come out on top at the Emirates Stadium this evening?
Mike Jones4 December 2024 17:10
Arsenal vs Man Utd
The Gunners have returned to form since Martin Odegaard came back from injury and Mikel Arteta’s side have scored five goals in their last two wins at Sporting and West Ham.
It means Arsenal look set to be Liverpool’s closest challenges for the title this season, with Arne Slot’s side opening up an 11-point lead over faltering Manchester City in the table.
United, meanwhile, are showing early promise under Amorim – who oversaw a 4-0 victory at Everton on Sunday in his first Premier League match in charge.
But facing Arsenal away from home is a different challenge – with the Gunners winning four of the last five meetings against their old rivals.
Mike Jones4 December 2024 17:05
Good evening!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners come into the match sitting second in the table but they are nine points behind league leaders Liverpool and cannot afford to drop points in their pursuit of the title.
Man Utd meanwhile have moved up to ninth place since Ruben Amorim took charge thanks to a 1-1 draw with Ipswich and a 4-0 hammering of Everton. Amorim is aware that there are tough games ahead for his team, with this being one of them, but should they come through with a win then confidence will grow that they can challenge for the Champions League spots.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and updates throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8.15pm.
Mike Jones4 December 2024 14:15
