Pre-match information
Recent history has repeated itself with Arsenal in the most recent round of the Premier League.
Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the derby opened up an opportunity for the "Gunners" to increase the gap to 9 points. However, like in round 21, Mikel Arteta's team continued to be goalless and only won a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.
However, the fact that Man City and Aston Villa simultaneously stumbled still helped Arsenal consolidate the top spot, with a 7-point gap compared to the chasing group. More importantly, the Emirates home team quickly regained their familiar rhythm with convincing performances in the mid-week match in the Champions League.
In the opposite direction, Man United did their part when shocking Man City, despite erratic form and changes outside the pitch. In the derby at Old Trafford, the goals of Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu brought a 2-0 victory for the "Red Devils".
That result helped Michael Carrick's army return to the right track in the race to win a Champions League spot. Man United entered this round in fifth place, only one point behind Liverpool, and still maintained stable scoring ability.
The away team has scored in all 11 recent matches in all competitions, as well as in 9 consecutive away games. However, their biggest problem lies in the defense, as Man United have conceded goals in all away matches in the 2025-2026 season.
Man United have not beaten Arsenal in their last six Premier League encounters (1 draw, 5 losses) and have never experienced a 7-match unbeaten streak against the "Gunners" in league history.
Arsenal are also aiming for their fifth double victory against Man United in the Premier League, after the 1997-1998, 2001-2002, 2006-2007 and most recent 2023-2024 seasons.
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