Arsenal vs Manchester United, a staple of the Premier League era and a fixture worthy of headlining any Super Sunday!
And after caretaker boss Michael Carrick inspired the Red Devils to a derby win last Saturday, there is even more intrigue surrounding this Emirates clash.
Can the Gunners continue firing towards title glory? Or will their old nemesis inflict a damaging blow in North London?
The answers await us on Sunday, but first here is our full Arsenal vs Manchester United preview, with our picks based on the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Arsenal vs Manchester United in the UK?
Arsenal vs Manchester United will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Preview
Recent results
Arsenal drew each of the last two Premier League matches against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, but have recorded three victories in cup competitions this month against Portsmouth (1-4), Chelsea (2-3) and – most recently – Inter Milan.
Furthermore, Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to lose at the Emirates in any competition, winning nine of 11 Premier League home contests.
After a disappointing run of three draws vs Wolves (1-1), Leeds (1-1) and Burnley (2-2), United exploded into life last weekend to claim a deserved 2-0 win over Manchester City in Carrick’s first match as manager.
It was a performance which embodied the best days of the Sir Alex Ferguson era, but it remains to be seen whether it can be replicated against the division’s strongest side. The Red Devils’ away record in 2025-26 is also average at best, with three wins, five draws and three defeats.
Head-to-head record
Arsenal are unbeaten in six Premier League matches against United, winning five of them. Last season’s game at the Emirates finished 2-0 to the hosts, while Arteta’s men claimed a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of this campaign.
The Red Devils did beat Arsenal in North London last term, though it was courtesy of a penalty shootout triumph in the FA Cup Third Round.
But you have to go back to December 2017 for United’s last top-flight success at the Emirates, a 3-1 victory made famous by David De Gea’s record-breaking 14 saves.
Team news
Defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie are expected to miss out again, but the rest of the Arsenal squad looks in good shape.
Dutch duo Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Light look unlikely to feature at the Emirates for United, though Carrick should be able to call upon Noussair Mazraoui following his return from AFCON.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal’s incredible home record means they are clear favourites for the win here, priced at just 1.56. A victory for United is at long odds of 5.90, while the draw is 3.94.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Bukayo Saka to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1.50
Saka only has four Premier League goals this season, but he still ranks seventh in the division for shots on target with 20. The winger looked sharp against Inter on Tuesday, so we expect him to be a constant threat from the right.
Bryan Mbeumo to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1.91
Mbeumo is ahead of Saka in the SOT department, tallying 26 in total. The Cameroon international scored against City last weekend, taking him to seven goals for the campaign. Arsenal’s high line looks tailor-made for Mbeumo’s counter-attacking ability, which should see the United ace test David Raya’s reflexes at least once.
Luke Shaw to commit over 1.5 fouls @ 2.75
Shaw has committed two fouls in three of United’s last four matches – including against City. Up against a formidable opponent in Saka, you have to fancy this selection to land for the fourth time in five games.
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