One of the standout ties from the third round of the FA Cup sees Arsenal take on Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
After hitting the ground running in 2025 with a 3-1 win away at Brentford, Arsenal subsequently dropped points when being held to a 1-1 draw away at Brighton last weekend.
More disappointment was to follow in the Gunners’ EFL Cup semi-final first leg tie with Newcastle on Tuesday night, as they were turned over 2-0 on home turf.
Thus, Mikel Arteta’s men will have to lift themselves up off the canvas when Manchester United come to town this weekend.
The Red Devils produced their best performance under Ruben Amorim to date when earning a well-deserved 2-2 draw away at Liverpool last weekend.
United will be hoping last week’s much-improved showing at Anfield can be a springboard for a turnaround in the second half of the campaign.
How the bookies view it: Gunners to march on
Arsenal are short priced 4/6 favourites on Boylesports to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Manchester United arrive in the capital as massive 7/2 outsiders on Boylesports, while the 90 minute draw in North London has been priced up at 11/4 with the same firm.
Head to head: Red Devils looking to stop the rot
Manchester United have fallen to defeat in each of their last four meetings with Arsenal. The most recent of those losses was a 2-0 reverse at this venue just last month – the same scoreline on Sunday can be backed at 7/1 with Boylesports.
Players to watch: Kai to KO United?
Kai Havertz has scored in each of his previous two Premier League starts for Arsenal. The German ace is an eye-catching 13/10 on UniBet to either score or to provide an assist on Sunday.
Amad Diallo has notched in Man United's recent away games at both Man City and Liverpool. Thus, the Red Devils forward looks overpriced for an anytime strike during this cup tie at 9/2 on Boylesports.
Predicted line-ups
Arsenal again must make do without injured quartet Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Manchester United boss Amorim could stick with the same set of players that put in a spirited display against Liverpool at Anfield last Sunday.
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Merino, Odegaard, Trossard, Jesus, Havertz
West Ham: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund
Anything else catch the eye?
Given how frequently Arsenal have been scoring from set-pieces this season, I’m prepared to propose a small play on both Gabriel and William Saliba to score at anytime here at 9/1 and 12/1 respectively with Boylesports.
The Gunners’ defensive duo have scored a combined total of six goals between them across all competitions this season .
Moreover, Saliba scored against United at the Emirates just over one ago, and that only adds to the appeal throwing some loose change on either of the pair to get in on the act again this weekend.
This FA Cup match between Arsenal and Manchester United will be played on Jan 12, 2025 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
