Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE
Arsenal suffered another blow to their Premier League title hopes after losing a five-goal thriller at home to Manchester United on Sunday. Matheus Cunha scored what turned out to be the winning goal at the Emirates Stadium, a brilliant curling effort from range, to consign Arsenal to their first home defeat of the season.
The result means the Gunners’ lead at the top of the table has been cut to four points after title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa recorded 2-0 wins over Wolves and Newcastle respectively. As for Man United, after a stunning performance in the derby win over Man City last weekend, it’s another feather in the cap of Michael Carrick as his side leapfrog bitter rivals Liverpool in the table to go fourth.
An own goal from Lisandro Martinez opened the scoring before Mikel Merino looked to have earned the hosts a point after Bryan Mbeumo’s equaliser and a stunning strike from Patrick Dorgu. Follow Arsenal vs Manchester United back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Manchester United latest news
- GOAL! Cunha restores Man United's lead
- GOAL! Merino brings Arsenal level
- GOAL! Dorgu puts United in front with a sensational strike
- GOAL! Mbeumo equalises for Man United
- GOAL! Martinez puts through his own net
Fan reaction
18:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDorgu might just be the new Gareth bale you know🤔#ARSMUN #ARSENAL #MANUNITED
— Kamzeks (@kamzeksdplug) January 25, 2026
Fan reaction
18:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneToo many issues for arsenal, the front six are not athletic barring Rice, hardly play fast 1 touch now, all the play is go to the right and see what saka does. Need to take more risks and eze from the LW should be our 1st choice, Trossard can shift centrally.#ARSMUN #arsenal
— Harsh (@harshsdhindsa) January 25, 2026
FULL-TIME!
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 2-3 Manchester United
A massive victory for Manchester United!
Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+7 min: Gyokeres looked like he was in but play is called back for a foul.
That should be that.
Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
18:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Fernandes tries a cheeky lob after spotting Raya off his line but is miles off with his effort.
Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
18:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Into seven minutes of stoppage time as a Rice corner is well defended by Lammens and then Eze stops Cunha from racing away, taking a booking in the process.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnother great finish from United, just as Arsenal were looking for a grandstand finish. That is surely one body blow too many for the Gunners.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United | Matheus Cunha ‘86
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: MAN UNITED LEAD AGAIN!
What a game this is. No soon were Arsenal back on terms are they behind again as Matheus Cunha curls home a superb effort.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
18:14 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAn absolute mess from a corner but Arsenal do not care one bit. Merino with the poacher's instincts in the box. Near enough every Arsenal player waving their arms around as the goal is confirmed after a quick VAR check. Arteta too. These final minutes could be complete chaos.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-2 Manchester United | Mikel Merino ‘84
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: ARSENAL EQUALISE!
Mikel Merino scrambles the ball home from close range as an Arsenal set-piece pays off.
Big six minutes ahead!
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: A shot on target for Arsenal as Saka tries to sneak one it at the near post but Lammens tips it around the post.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: Some introduction for Sesko as he takes the ball right flush in the face. United need him to help defend this Arsenal corner...
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Gyokeres flings himself at Saka’s cross but heads over the bar as Sesko replaces Dorgu for Man United.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Dorgu needs treatment, he felt his right hamstring following that last sprint.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLooks like Saka will be over on the left wing now with Madueke on the pitch. Interesting from Arteta - Saka has been the man Arsenal have kept looking to in this half. Gives Dalot at right-back a very different challenge now.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Madueke does well to shift pass Dorgu but overhits a pass to White and the ball rolls out of play.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Trossard makes way for Madueke. Last roll of the dice by Arsenal.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe stadium was anxious before - it's now angry and desperate. It's going to be a long old road to May in this title race...
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Arsenal, on the ropes briefly, as Man United threaten to extend their lead.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: Merino wants a handball as his strike does hit Maguire’s hand but it’s not deliberate and VAR agree with the on-field decision: No penalty.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Gyokeres earns Arsenal a free-kick after jostling with Martinez. Rice’s delivery is good but Merino can’t keep his header under the bar.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Noise levels in the Emirates just starting to increase a bit but Man United do well to sniff out an Arsenal attack down their left-hand side.
First United sub sees Mbeumo replaced by Cunha.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: Wild effort from Rice near the edge of the box after the ball was set back to him by Saka. Arsenal fans getting frustrated by Lammens as he takes his time in restarting play.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Now, that is a stat to concern Arsenal and Arteta as Rice goes into the book for a foul on Fernandes.
Gunners have not had a shot on target since the 18th minute.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Saka with a cross that sails into the arms of Lammens. The United goalkeeper won’t mind dealing with crosses like that for the remainder of this game.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust in case you needed any evidence of what Arteta thinks of this performance - four changes! The kitchen sink has been thrown at it early. And the Arsenal boss then turns to the crowd and waves his arms, demanding more noise.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne57 min: FOUR Arsenal changes.
Gyokeres, Eze, White and Merino replace Jesus, Odegaard, Hinacpie and Zubimendi.
Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United
17:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Jesus goes to ground after being bumped by Martinez.
Arteta readying Eze and White for Arsenal. Handbrake off?
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have fallen apart since taking the lead, bizarre how shaky they've looked. Tension from the stands isn't helping either. Huge 40 minutes coming up.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United | Patrick Dorgu ‘50
17:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: MANCHESTER UNITED LEAD!
What a strike! From behind, the visitors lead through Patrick Dorgu. Brilliant effort and the ball goes in off the underside of the bar.
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Man Utd dominating possession during the early stages of the second half, doing a good job of keeping the Arsenal fans on edge.
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United
17:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Right then, no changes for either side at the break.
KICK-OFF!
17:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in north London!
Arsenal vs Manchester United highlights
17:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMartin Zubimendi will not want to see this one back any time soon.
Bryan Mbeumo equalises for Manchester United! 👊 pic.twitter.com/zDbCns36MM
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 25, 2026
Arsenal vs Manchester United highlights
17:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter two goalless draws, it was an own goal to end Arsenal’s barren run in the Premier League.
Jurrien Timber slots the ball past Lammens at the Emirates! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/RdAuAmINSM
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 25, 2026
Fan reaction
17:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSloppy first half. Passing hasn’t been crisp enough, concentration has been off. We’re lucky this version of Utd hasn’t been more efficient. Need an Arteta rocket at half time and to come out in the 2nd half firing. #COYG #ARSMUN
— AFC Zone (@afczonex) January 25, 2026
Fan reaction
17:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneConsidering it’s Arsenal that’s a decent half , there is most definitely a route to victory for United here CMONGG #ARSMUN
— ⚽️🌎 (@mainoonation) January 25, 2026
HALF-TIME!
17:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 1-1 Manchester United
Bryan Mbeumo cancels out Lisandro Martinez’s own goal and it’s all square at the break.
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United
17:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Into two minutes of stoppage time as Mbeumo attempts to catch Raya off his line with a cute lob and the ball drops just wide of the Arsenal keeper’s post.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Emirates has often been a bag of nerves this season and it's turning into that again. Groans as Arsenal lose it again in midfield, been really sloppy on the ball since going on front. Could probably do with half-time to reset.
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United
17:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Hincapie does well to deal with Amad but only at the expense of a Man Utd corner which the Ivorian takes and Raya does well to punch clear.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's briefly taken the air out of the stadium. Zubimendi with an awful back pass and Mbeumo keeps his cool. Arsenal fans stunned - looks like being another half where the Gunners don't make the most of their dominance.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United | Bryan Mbeumo ‘37
17:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: MAN UNITED EQUALISE!
It has been coming and Man United are back on level terms as Bryan Mbeumo takes full advantage of Martin Zubimendi's mistake.
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester United
17:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Very awkward Man United corner which Raya does well to deal with. Looked like Jesus got a touch on the ball and the Arsenal keeper had to dig it out from underneath his own crossbar.
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester United
17:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Arsenal fortunate there as Saliba makes amends for a mistake in the box and gets a crucial touch on the ball to force Fernandes into shooting wide.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFelt like Arsenal kept the ball for about three minutes before that goal. Eventually they injected some pace into the attack, Saka with a lovely flick inside to Odegaard and his guided volley forced the goal. Timber slotting in as striker sums up the way Arsenal have their full-backs playing.
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester United
17:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Nearly an immediate response from Man United as Mbeumo races through and picks out Fernandes who shoots wide.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Manchester United | Own goal ‘29
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: ARSENAL LEAD!
It looks like a Lisandro Martinez own goal, but the Gunners will not care.
Man United defender, is under pressure from Jurrien Timber, and deflects the ball into own net.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Loads of possession for Man United but haven’t been able to test this Arsenal defence.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:54 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's taken more than 20 minutes but United are having their first spell of decent possession, where they can slow the match down. Has largely been one-way traffic otherwise but no real chances for Arsenal yet.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Shaw sticks to his task against Saka to concede a corner.
Whipped in by Saka to the near post, Gabriel hurls himself at the ball but can’t get a clean connection on the ball. His reaction suggests he felt that was a big chance.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Dorgu is tackled by Odegaard but sprints back to pinch the ball off Saka, he does but fouls the Arsenal winger aswell and that means the Gunners have a free-kick in a dangerous position...
Rice whips the ball in, Zubimendi rises highest but Lammens turns the ball over the bar.
Good save.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal suffocating United when they press. Winning it back in midfield gets them away on the counter. Rice has options either side - probably wasn't expecting to see Saliba as the one bursting into the box on the overlap.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Arsenal win the ball back in midfield, Odegaard frees Rice who finds Saliba in an unfamiliar position and the Frenchman perhaps makes the wrong selection in the box as his cut back is read by Martinez.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Trossard showing he can impact the game at both ends. Switched on to stop a potential Man United counter-attack and then brings the ball forward to earn Arsenal a free-kick.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLatest addition to the Arsenal corner playbook. Odegaard one of those on the edge of the area to make the decoy runs and create space for Saka.
Rice pings the deliver to him, but Saka can't get it down quickly enough and his shot is blocked.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Arsenal’s first set-piece of the game is headed clear by the Man Utd defence, but only as far as Trossard who can’t keep his attempt down.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal's left wing looking really sharp early on. Hincapie with a couple of good moments up against Amad, and Trossard already has the beating of Dalot.
Promising start from the hosts.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne8 min: Trossard has been Arsenal’s brightest attacker so far, good work down the left and he feeds Rice who fires a shot right into the back of Martinez’s legs.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: First chance for Saka to run at Shaw, he backs the Man United into the box and looks to slip in Timber but Casemiro is across to guard the ball out of play.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: First big cheer of the afternoon is afforded to Hincapie after a crunching tackle on Amad. The Arsenal fans really enjoyed that.
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Decent play by Arsenal as Trossard flicks the ball into Jesus’ path but the Brazilian is wiped out by Martinez. Brazil vs Argentina there, though the flag was up against the forward.
KICK-OFF!
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Premier League showdown.
It should be a good watch!
As it stands
16:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City won yesterday and Aston Villa have just beaten Newcastle at St James' Park.
Both of Arsenal's title rivals have picked up three points this weekend, how will the Gunners respond?
As for Man Utd, they have slipped down to sixth after Chelsea's win over Crystal Palace but can go fourth with a win in north London.
HERE WE GO!
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Emirates Stadium.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere are many, many reasons to wish the rest of winter away. An end to light shows at 4:25pm is right up there near the top of that list.
Arsenal vs Manchester United live
16:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis fixture really was THE Premier League fixture during the 90’s and the early 00’s.
Manchester United dressing room
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA sneak peak into the visiting dressing room.
Kick-off approaching in north London
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Emirates.
Getting warm
16:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBattle of the goalkeepers: David Raya vs Senne Lammens.
Arsenal dressing room
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at the Emirates Stadium as the Arsenal dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
Last time out
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRiccardo Calafiori, not involved this afternoon, scored the only goal of the game when Arsenal and Manchester United met on the opening weekend of the season.
⏪ Last time out against Manchester United..
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 25, 2026
Richy wins it on the opening day 😤
🤝 @Bitpanda_global pic.twitter.com/HlDPvh6w0k
Team news reminder
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyokeres.
Manchester United XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Mount, Ugarte, Cunha, Sesko.
Fan reaction
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCarrick has changed our lives man.
— Bizito Bright (@BizitoB) January 25, 2026
We have Cunha and Sesko on the bench and everyone is still confident😭
Sesko to score as he comes in the second half. ✅#ARSMUN #GGMU
Fan thoughts
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJesus starts ahead of Gyokeres.
— Linus (@Linusthuita) January 25, 2026
Sensible from Arteta considering they will face a deep block.#ARSMUN || #PL
Fan reaction
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGabriel Jesus today will show you why he should never get another minute for Arsenal football club again #ARSMUN
— vibin (@jupitersringg) January 25, 2026
Matt Verri live
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOur very own Matt Verri is in position at the Emirates Stadium and has delivered his verdict on the Arsenal team news.
🗣 "In terms of overall performances, Jesus offers far more to the team."@MattVerri gives his thoughts on the #AFC team news!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) January 25, 2026
LIVE: https://t.co/lisrnYsAyN#ARSMUN pic.twitter.com/Pmj7BGlxPm
Manchester United team in full
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Mount, Ugarte, Cunha, Sesko.
Arsenal team in full
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyokeres.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's been a big talking point for about a month - will Arteta decided to drop Gyokeres out of the side and bring in Jesus?
It's taken a while but today is the day, as Jesus makes his first Premier League start in more than a year.
On the evidence of recent weeks you can't argue with it at all.
CONFIRMED MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd lining up for the away side...
Michael Carrick names an unchanged XI for today's game ⚫️
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 25, 2026
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Arsenal team Mikel Arteta has selected to face Manchester United...
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 25, 2026
🔙 Hincapie returns
⚓️ Rice anchoring the midfield
⚡️ Jesus up top
We know what this game means - COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!
Presented by @deel 🤝
Arsenal vs Manchester United live: Team news imminent
15:14 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly.
Stay tuned...
Carrick issues Mainoo verdict
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMichael Carrick has hailed Kobbie Mainoo as a “prime example” of how young players are the “foundation” of Manchester United.
The Red Devils are reportedly set to open talks with the midfielder over a new contract.
The England international was hardly used by Carrick’s predecessor Ruben Amorim, which led to Mainoo unsuccessfully requesting to be loaned out.
Since then, Amorim has departed and Carrick has taken over the reins at Old Trafford on an interim basis, with Mainoo starting his first game in charge against Manchester City last weekend.
Calafiori return delayed?
15:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRiccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Christian Norgaard were all missing from Arsenal's team walk ahead of their Premier League match against Manchester United.
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium after four successive away games in all competitions as they bid to maintain their seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
But as injuries continue to impact the squad, the delayed return of Calafiori and Havertz could pose an issue for the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title declaration
14:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta has his sights set firmly on Arsenal being crowned Premier League champions this season, declaring nobody wants to win the title more than him.
It is more than 20 years since the Gunners last got over the line, when the Invincibles went unbeaten under Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal have finished second in the last three seasons under Arteta but are firm favourites to go one better this time.
Ahead of Manchester United's visit on Sunday, Arsenal sit seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with 16 matches to play.
The general view is that this is Arsenal's title to lose, but Arteta insisted that expectation is not an added burden for him heading into the business end of the season.
Predicted Manchester United XI
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMichael Carrick has been weighing up whether bring Benjamin Sesko back into the Manchester United team, and shift Bryan Mbuemo back to the wing, to help combat Arsenal's aerial strengths.
Carrick said on Friday that “certain games will have different styles”.
Noussair Mazraoui is set to be available after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations but it seems unlikely he will come straight back into the team in place of Diogo Dalot.
Predicted Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo.
Predicted Arsenal XI
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal will hope to be boosted by the return of Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie as Manchester United visit the Emirates this afternoon.
Calafiori and Hincapie both returned to full training on Friday and are pushing to make the squad.
Calafiori has been out for a month and is unlikely to come straight into the starting lineup even if he is fit, so Jurrien Timber could be preferred at left-back again.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Opportunity knocks for Bukayo Saka
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOn the basis of one particular set of stats, Arsenal are defying logic, writes Matt Verri.
The Premier League numbers for their attackers are not pretty reading. Viktor Gyokeres, the big summer signing, has one goal in his last ten league matches. Noni Madueke does not have a goal or assist in 13 appearances.
Gabriel Martinelli has one goal in 17 matches, Kai Havertz has not played in the league since August, and Gabriel Jesus' seven appearances off the bench have brought a single goal.
Bukayo Saka started the season in better form, but he is now on a run of 12 matches without a goal in all competitions, the joint-worst of his club career.
Today's settings
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter four successive away games across four different competitions, Arsenal are back on home comforts this afternoon.
Arsenal vs Manchester United latest match odds
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal to win: 8/15
Man Utd to win: 4/1
Draw: 13/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePrior to their win over Man United back in August, Arsenal drew one and lost (on penalties) the other of their most recent clashes with this old foe.
Before that, though, the Gunners had won five out of six meetings with the Red Devils, and haven’t lost to this opponent at home in the Premier League since 2017.
Arsenal wins: 91
Manchester United wins: 102
Draws: 51
Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction
14:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Gunners began their 2025/26 campaign with a narrow victory over United at Old Trafford, and it’s hard to put weight behind anything other than another Arsenal victory given this bout is at the Emirates, where Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten this season and have conceded a division-low five league goals.
Still, while they remain defensively suspect at times, the Red Devils are still an offensive force to be reckoned with on their day, as evidenced by last weekend’s Manchester derby. There’s every chance the visitors, seemingly re-energised under Michael Carrick, cause Arsenal problems even if another upset proves to be beyond their reach.
Arsenal to win, 2-1.
Manchester United team news
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMichael Carrick could elect to field the same Man Utd XI that succeeded in toppling Arsenal’s title rivals Man City last Saturday.
Noussair Mazraoui is back in contention after Africa Cup of Nations duty but this match will probably come too soon for injured duo Matthijs De Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee.
Arsenal team news
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta faces a potential selection dilemma ahead of this potential banana peel of a home tie: Viktor Gyokeres or Gabriel Jesus?
In truth it is most likely Gyokeres who will start at the Emirates, with Jesus having played more midweek minutes in Milan while scoring two goals to the Swedish substitute’s one on that occasion.
Until this point in the campaign the Brazilian had been restricted to cameo appearances upon his return from an ACL injury, yet suddenly he’s narrowing the gap to his positional rival’s goals tally in some 1400 fewer minutes between the Premier League and Champions League.
How to watch
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports, with coverage starting on Sky Sports Main Event from 4pm GMT and on Sky Sports Premier League from 4.25pm ahead of the 4.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the Emirates Stadium!
Arsenal vs Manchester United live
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Manchester United!
It's a big game for both sides this afternoon following results in the Premier League yesterday.
The Gunners are bidding to restore a seven-point lead at the summit, while United can leapfrog bitter rivals Liverpool with victory in north London.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm GMT from the Emirates Stadium. Stick with us!
