Manchester United and Arsenal meet for the 242nd time on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Old Trafford. Arsenal trail Liverpool by up to 16 points—but a win here could signal hope.
United are sinking. Sitting 14th‑15th in the table, they’ve lost five of their last seven home league games under Ruben Amorim. They exit the FA Cup to Fulham and struggle at Old Trafford.
Arsenal arrive still unbeaten in eight of their last 12 away fixtures, with four wins in their last five clashes against United.
United’s resilience flickered against Everton—they trailed 2‑0, then scored with their first two shots on target after the 72nd minute.
A last‑minute penalty was overturned, and they escaped with a draw—only their second-ever rescue from two‑goal deficits based on Premier League history.
Arsenal, by contrast, dominated PSV in midweek in the Champions League but stumbled domestically—a home defeat to West Ham ended their unbeaten run at the Emirates and dented their title push.
Team news:
United’s injury list remains long: Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Altay Bayındır, Lisandro Martínez, Amad Diallo, Jonny Evans are all doubtful or out. Ugarte returned midweek; Maguire remains a late test. Onana starts, backed by de Ligt, Yoro and Dalot or Mazraoui.
Arsenal still miss Saka, Martinelli, Tomiyasu, Havertz, Jesus. Lewis‑Skelly is suspended. Calafiori may step in; Raya keeps goal. Arteta must juggle attack amid absences.
Lineups (predicted):
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Man United: Onana; Dalot, Mazraoui, Maguire, de Ligt, Yoro; Fernandes, (Ugarte/Casemiro); Garnacho, Zirkzee, Højlund.
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Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
Prediction:
We predict a 1‑1 draw, both teams scoring late to earn a share of the spoils