This Sunday, at 5:30 p.m., Arsenal receives Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium as part of the 4th day of the Premier League. Last weekend, the Gunners conceded a draw in the London derby against Fulham (2-2). A poor performance in view of the meeting, which saw the Cottagers reduced to 10 but still equalized in the 87th through João Palhinha, whose transfer to Bayern Munich was aborted. For their part, the Red Devils come out of a complicated victory against Nottingham Forrest (3-2). Erik ten Hag’s men, trailing by two goals in the 4th minute of play, showed character to win. But Manchester United are struggling to impress, so what better than to strike a blow away against Arsenal. The big tile. On Saturday, Ghana announced its list of players called up to face the Central African Republic, without Thomas Partey, injured for several weeks. Very bad news for Mikel Arteta, who already has to do without Jurriën Timber in particular, although Takehiro Tomiyasu has not returned from a suspension. The Red Devils too are affected by several injuries. Starting with Raphaël Varane, unavailable, just like Luke Shaw, seriously injured. Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia will also not take part in the meeting. But Rasmus Hojlund and Sergio Reguilon could have their big debuts.
If the injury of Thomas Partey should change the animation of the Gunners, Mikel Arteta could well put Ben White at the position of right side in his famous 4-3-3. Or even Gabriel in the middle with William Saliba and Zinchenko on the left. Just ahead of Aaron Ramsdale in goal. In the midfield, Declan Rice should cover Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard, while Martinelli, Trossard and Bukayo Saka should combine in attack, pending the probable entry of Gabriel Jesus, who has recently returned. Erik ten Hag will have to tinker, surely in a 4-2-3-1. André Onana in the cages, but behind, several changes. On the left already, Diogo Dalot should start, accompanied by Martinez, Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, on the right. In front of the defense, Eriksen and Casemiro, as against Forrest, should be aligned. Bruno Fernandes as playmaker, well supported by Rashford and Antony on the wings. And this is where the big question mark of the meeting comes. Will Rasmus Hojlund finally have his big debut? Will he start from the whistle? The player is fit and should start at the forefront of the attack.
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