Milestones are on the line for both teams in Sunday massive Premier League clash at Old Trafford, where an out-of-form Manchester United face an Arsenal side whose title hopes are hanging by a thread.
A victory for Manchester United would mark their 100th win against Arsenal across all competitions. Meanwhile, the Gunners are on the verge of winning consecutive league games at Old Trafford for the first time in the Premier League era.
📅 Match Date: March 9, 2025
⏰ Kickoff Time: 10:15 PM
🏟 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Match Preview
Manchester United’s Form & Struggles
Ruben Amorim’s men are having a dismal season, currently sitting in 14th place in the Premier League. After crashing out of the FA Cup to Fulham, their only remaining chance for silverware lies in the Europa League, where they managed a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.
🔹 Key Stat: United have failed to win consecutive Premier League games all season and have conceded multiple goals in six of their last seven top-flight home games.
Arsenal’s Title Chase
Despite a dominant 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, Mikel Arteta’s side finds itself 13 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League. Any more slip-ups could effectively end their title race.
🔹 Key Stat: Arsenal have scored in each of their last 10 Premier League away games against Manchester United.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
✅ Overall Meetings: 243 matches – Man United 99 wins, Arsenal 90 wins, 54 draws
✅ Last Meeting: Arsenal 3-1 Man United (Premier League, September 2024)
✅ Man United’s Home Record vs Arsenal: Lost last four league games against Arsenal
✅ Arsenal’s Recent Away Form at Old Trafford: Unbeaten in three of their last four visits
Team News
Manchester United Injuries & Suspensions
🚑 Out: Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Amad Diallo, Jonny Evans, Kobbie Mainoo, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton
⛔ Suspended: Patrick Dorgu
🔹 Key Player: Bruno Fernandes – The midfield maestro will be crucial in unlocking Arsenal’s defense.
Arsenal Injuries & Availability
🚑 Out: Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu
🔹 Key Player: Leandro Trossard – The Belgian forward has the chance to become only the third Arsenal player to score in back-to-back Premier League games at Old Trafford.
Prediction
With Manchester United struggling to find any consistency and Arsenal’s attack firing in European competition, this game could swing in the visitors’ favor.
🔮 Prediction: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
Where to Watch from Nepal
📺 Live on: Star Sports Select HD, Score808, Live7HD
