The 23rd-round match in the Premier League between Arsenal and Manchester United will take place on 25 january at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal vs Manchester United: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Arsenal
Arsenal have not only failed to win in two consecutive league matches, but have also failed to score. In the past two rounds the side drew with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest (both matches ended 0:0). The last time the club failed to score in two straight Premier League matches was in February last year. At the same time, the home side's unbeaten run now stands at 7 Premier League matches (5 wins and 2 draws). The gap to Manchester City and Aston Villa, who both lost in the previous round, remains 7 points. And, of course, note that the hosts have conceded only 14 goals, far fewer than any other side.
- In their last 19 Premier League matches Arsenal have suffered only 1 defeat (13 wins and 5 draws).
- At home Arsenal have not been beaten in the league for 12 matches – 10 wins and 2 draws.
- Arsenal have not conceded in the first half in their last 8 home Premier League games.
Potential Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3)*
David Raya – Gabriel Magalhaes, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba – Martin Subimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard – Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Dokeresh, Noni Madueke.
Defenders Piero Hincapie and Ricardo Calafiori will not play due to injuries.
Manchester United
Manchester United have risen to fifth place in the table. The visitors climbed into the European zone under new manager Michael Carrick, who in his debut match managed to beat none other than Manchester City (2:0). In addition, the club's unbeaten run in the Premier League has grown to five matches (2 wins and 3 draws). Manchester United now trail the top four by just 1 point. It is also worth adding that matches involving the visiting team see an average of 3.2 goals, which is the second-highest scoring rate in the league.
- Manchester United have not lost in 14 of their last 16 league matches (7 wins and 7 draws).
- Both teams scored in 12 of Manchester United's last 15 Premier League matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 9 of the club's last 10 away Premier League matches.
Potential Manchester United Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Senne Lammens – Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot – Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro – Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes – Brian Mbeumo.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt is out due to injury.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 12 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow/red cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;
Average yellow cards per match – 1.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 17%.
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Match Prediction
Beating, and taking points off Arsenal is much harder than doing so against Manchester City. We think the visitors will definitely have problems in defence and in the final third in this match. The hosts do not have many injury issues, and their defence is in excellent shape. After two goalless league games Arsenal will clearly be determined to make amends and score as many goals as possible.
Manchester United are not a model of defensive perfection. The visiting team concede at a level comparable to sides from the lower half of the table, and the back line is particularly vulnerable away from home. Manchester United have conceded in all of their last 16 Premier League away matches.
Arsenal have won 7 of their last 8 home Premier League games. Moreover, they scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 home league matches. In addition, the hosts defeated Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in each of the last four Premier League meetings, scoring two or three goals in each of those games. Therefore our forecast is given below.
Prediction: Arsenal Over 1.5 goals
* The starting lineup shown for each team is from their previous match in this competition.
