Mikel Arteta set to miss up to six key players as Manchester United and Arsenal are gearing up for a high-stakes clash, with both teams experiencing mixed fortunes ahead of the game.
Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford has sparked a modest resurgence, helping United climb from 12th to 9th place in the Premier League, while Arsenal sit in second, trailing league leaders Liverpool.
United’s Key Absences and Boosts
United will be without Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez, both suspended due to accumulations of yellow cards.
However, Amorim has reason to be optimistic with the return of Leny Yoro and Bruno Fernandes from injuries. Their availability will bolster United’s lineup as they look to build on their recent improvements.
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Arsenal’s Injury Crisis
Arsenal, on the other hand, face significant injury challenges, with as many as six key players potentially sidelined.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are confirmed absentees due to knee injuries. Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes, who was pivotal in earning a penalty during Arsenal’s 5-2 win over West Ham, is doubtful after aggravating a previous injury. Arteta stated as quoted by Centredevils:
“With the niggle he’s feeling, we decided to take him off.”
Riccardo Calafiori also joins the injury list, having been substituted early in the West Ham match due to recurring issues.
Further compounding Arsenal’s problems, midfield duo Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey remain unavailable. Arteta commented on their absences, saying:
“Unfortunately they both picked up an injury, and the game came too early for them.”
Both teams enter the fixture in red-hot scoring form, combining for an impressive 21 goals across their last three matches.
