Man Utd and Arsenal face off in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, with contrasting emotions after their European exploits in midweek.
The Red Devils let a lead slip as they drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) last-16 tie, while the Gunners recorded the biggest ever away win in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) by beating PSV 7-1 in Eindhoven.
Domestically, United are unbeaten in their previous two games in the Premier League and have picked up four points, but they were knocked out by Fulham on penalties in the FA Cup last time out at Old Trafford following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.
Arsenal have failed to win and even score in their previous two league matches, picking up just one point, but their recent H2H record against United is impressive. Indeed, they have won in four of the last five meetings.
However, Ruben Amorim's side will take encouragement from beating the Gunners in the most recent clash, winning on penalties in the FA Cup following a 1-1 draw after extra-time, so this does not feel like a straightforward match to call.
How the bookies view it: Arsenal odds-on favourites
Parimatch have Arsenal as 7/10 odds-on favourites to win the game, while a draw is priced at 13/5 and a United victory is 17/4.
The bookies are expecting goals to be at a premium, with Under 2.5 priced up at 13/20 and the Overs at 23/20. Meanwhile Both Teams To Score is 21/20, but if you're a new Parimatch customer you can get a much bigger 50/1 on it when placing your first bet after signing up.
It's worth noting that both teams have scored in seven of the last ten head-to-head matches between United and Arsenal.
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Recent head-to-head: Gunners were not firing
As mentioned, the last meeting between the two sides was in the FA Cup in January, where United triumphed 5-3 on penalties at the Emirates Stadium following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. However, the result did not tell the whole story.
Indeed, Arsenal missed several big chances to score, including Martin Odegaard from the penalty spot and Kai Havertz with a couple of sitters. Diogo Dalot was also sent off for the visitors, but they dug in until the shootout and ultimately won.
Players to watch: Odegaard on song
With so many players missing, United may have to call upon ex-Arsenal youngsters Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi either from the bench or potentially even from the start.
Odegaard was Arsenal's Player Of The Match (POTM) against PSV with two goals and one assist to his name. BoyleSports have him at 7/2 to continue his streak and score anytime at Old Trafford.
Predicted lineups
Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte are unlikely to recover from knocks that they have picked up, joining eight other players on the treatment table. Patrick Dorgu remains suspended.
Arsenal have no fresh injury concerns, and will likely start Myles Lewis-Skelly despite Mikel Arteta subbing him off in the first half against PSV.
Man Utd: Onana, Lindelof, De Ligt, Yoro, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Zirkzee, Garnacho, Hojlund.
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Nwaneri, Trossard, Merino.
Anything else catch the eye?
Arsenal have won to-nil in the last two Premier League meetings, and the 8/5 odds that BoyleSports are offering to do the same seems a generous price. Dalot picked up two bookings which resulted in a red card in the previous clash, and he is 10/3 with BoyleSports to receive another.
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