Possible lineups for Arsenal v Man Utd showdown

Two Premier League giants will play a friendly at MetLife Stadium on Saturday at 23.00 CEST in the United States. Arsenal will face Manchester United to prepare for the upcoming season against a direct rival.

The two English teams met twice in the 2022/23 Premier League season on matchdays 6 and 21. The first meeting was won by the Red Devils 3-1 while the second was won by the Gunners 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium. This match will be the perfect warm-up for the upcoming Premier League season.

Mikel Arteta will be able to count on Leandro Trossard for Saturday's big showdown despite his injury. "He is fine, he trained this morning and he will be available for tomorrow," said the Spaniard at the pre-match press conference.

Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag urged his players to "surprise" both in pre-season and next campaign: "We want to surprise. We want to play dynamic [football], we want to play with speed and we want to play aggressive out of a very good team spirit. So that is United.

"And this is a massive challenge for everyone. It's a massive test, but we are looking forward and to that high challenge," he added.

Arsenal possible starting lineup: Ramsdale (GK); Tomiyasu, Timber, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Balogun and Martinelli.

Manchester United possible starting lineup: Henderson (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Williams; Van de Beek, Hannibal, Mount; Sancho, Martial and Diallo.

 

July 22, 2023