Rúben Amorim will hope to keep momentum rolling on Wednesday night as his side travels to London to take on Arsenal in the Premier League, following their 4-0 thrashing over Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Red Devils grabbed their first league win under the new boss as Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee both grabbed two goals each.
Marcus Rashford bagged his second goal in his second start under Amorim, as he finished at the end of a Bruno Fernandes corner thanks to a deflection from The Toffees’ Jarrod Branthwaite. United then capitalised on the press as Amad Diallo’s pressure led to a dispossession of Everton’s Branthwaite which ultimately led to Amad squaring it to Fernandes, who teed it Zirkzee to double the scoring just before half-time.
Rashford put the hosts further in front 21 seconds from the restart registering his third goal under new management. Zirkzee added a final fourth goal courtesy of some brilliant play from Amad.
The win over Everton sees United in 9th place in the league just four points off top four. United are currently unbeaten since the sacking of Erik Ten Hag with four wins in the last four home games.
Manchester United Team News
United Left-back Luke Shaw took to social media to express his feelings after picking up an injury in training yesterday. This came after Shaw had made a return to the first team for the first time since last season this rules him out of the Arsenal fixture.
Both Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez will also miss out on the Arsenal game as they pick up suspensions for yellow cards.
Jonny Evans may not feature following a knock, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof will not feature due to a longer-term injury.
On a positive note, Leny Yoro is available; he £52 million summer signing made two appearances in pre-season for United. Remarkably, Yoro suffered a fractured foot against Arsenal in July and has been ruled out since then, but that could change as the defender is available for tonight.
Predicted XI
Onana;
Mazraoui, De Ligt, Yoro;
Amad, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dalot;
Fernandes, Hojlund, Rashford.
Opposition Preview
Arsenal are unbeaten in 12 at The Emirates winning ten and drawing twice. Arsenal will also be looking to create history over their rivals as a win would see four H2H wins over United for the first time in their history.
Arsenal made the short trip across London to the London Stadium where they found the net on five occasions in the first half. In the game before that, Arteta’s side dismantled Amorim’s ex Sporting Lisbon side also with five goals.
Arsenal sit second in the Premier League nine points off league leaders Liverpool with an average of scoring two goals per game.
Both Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are ruled out for arsenal with knee injuries. Brazilian defender Gabriel is doubtful as he makes his way back from an injury.
Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino is also a doubt for arsenal having sustained a knee injury as is Thomas Partey.
Form Guide
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Prediction
Whilst United have seen good form since the change of management, this is a big test as players still adapt to formation and tactics.
Arsenal have been in terrific scoring form, so United players need to be really up for this. Any result would be a monumental statement about what is to come under Amorim, however, Arsenal are staring down a title race after two seasons in a row narrowly missing out.
The hosts boast a strong record at home, and this will be an exceptionally difficult test for United, but we have to live in hope!
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United