Super Sunday’s match will have Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford.
After being defeated by Crystal Palace on Monday, Erik ten Hag’s team faces a tough challenge against the Gunners, who are still seeking their first Premier League title since 2004.
Arsenal won the first match between these teams in early September, with late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus securing a 3-1 victory for Mikel Arteta’s team. The north London club would be happy to see a similar outcome.
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The home team has been boosted by the return of Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes, and Scott McTominay, who are all back in training.
Anthony Martial may even participate, as he has completed full training months after his groin surgery, but Ten Hag has confirmed that Martinez won't be ready for Sunday due to his injury.
Injuries continue to sideline Tyrell Malacia (knee), Willy Kambwala (unspecified), Victor Lindelof (thigh), Raphael Varane (muscle), Harry Maguire (muscle), Luke Shaw (thigh), and the new absentee Mason Mount.
Ahead of the match, Arteta mentioned in his press conference that both Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu were slight doubts, though this might have been a tactic by the Gunners boss.
There is still uncertainty surrounding Jurrien Timber's status; the Dutchman has played two games for the Under-21s after his ACL injury but did not feature in the Bournemouth victory.
Timber is likely to be on the bench at Old Trafford, as Arteta is unlikely to make changes to a winning formula. Therefore, Thomas Partey should continue as the visitors’ number six over Jorginho, who has recently extended his contract in North London.
Now with 20 goals for the season in all competitions, Saka has made five contributions against Man United in the Premier League, three goals and two assists – only Thierry Henry has been involved in more goals for the title-chasing Gunners in this fixture. It would be surprising not to see him start despite his setback.
