Manchester United travel to the Emirates Stadium this weekend to take on Arsenal in the English Premier League.
The Red Devils go into this game on the back of a superb victory over PSG in the Champions League whereas Arsenal suffered a shock 3-1 loss in their respective Europa League encounter.
United still have a number of players out injured which theoretically means the Red Devils should be second favourites for this high-profile encounter but remember, Ole’s at the wheel.
Speaking before the Arsenal vs Man United game, football pundit Paul Merson gave his prediction and he feels that both the teams will split points on Sunday.
“Wow, this is a big game. Again, both teams will be wanting to get into the top four, but they will also want a buffer for the other European places,” Merson said on Sky Sports.
“I see nothing but goals in this football match – both teams turning up, having a go. Arsenal look like they are playing with a real bit of confidence, they were unlucky against Tottenham and probably should have won the game.
“And Man Utd – what a result against PSG. It was unreal – as simple as that. I thought they did well and there’s a saying that if you can stay in the game, you never know what can happen.
“I thought the manager was fortunate because he got it horribly, horribly wrong in the first 20 minutes with Eric Bailly playing at right-back. They’re very fortunate that they weren’t out of the tie before he made the substitutions.
“It was a phenomenal football result and with the players they had, who all turned up – bar Bailly, who had an absolute shocker.
I can’t say it will decide fourth place with Chelsea there. It’s in Chelsea’s hands really but I think whoever lost the game would be in trouble so it’s a massive game.
“I think both teams will have a go at each other and there will be goals.”
If the Arsenal vs Man United game was to end in a draw then it will be a huge boost to Chelsea who will have the chance to go into the top-four given they win their encounter vs Wolves on the very same day.
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