Manchester United made a dream start under Michael Carrick , but now comes arguably the toughest fixture possible against an Arsenal side who continue to go from strength to strength.
Second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu earned United a fully deserved 2-0 win over Manchester City last weekend, and in reality, the scoreline should have been even more emphatic.
However, getting up for a local derby is one thing. Now Carrick’s Red Devils must try to emulate that performance against the best team in Europe. Arsenal are seven points clear in the Premier League and made it seven wins out of seven in the Champions League with a clinical 3-1 midweek win at Inter Milan.
Arsenal vs Manchester United Prediction – Premier League 25/26
We think they’ll have too much for United but expect it to be a ding-dong battle, which could be settled by the odd goal. Our opening Arsenal vs Manchester United prediction is for the Gunners to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 @ 2/1.
Betting Odds
Arsenal vs Manchester United Betting Odds – Premier League 2025/26
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 11/20 | 64.5% |
Manchester United | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Draw | 14/5 | 26.3% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
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The match is scheduled to begin at 4.30 pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Form Guides
Arsenal Form Guide
Arsenal became the first team to clinch a place in the Champions League last 16 with Tuesday's San Siro success, and there were several other positives for Mikel Arteta too.
He saw his two main centre-forwards, Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres , both get on the scoresheet as they battle for a starting spot, while he had the luxury of naming the likes of Declan Rice , Martin Odegaard and Gabriel on the bench.
With nine games in a hectic January, that ability to rotate without losing quality could be key for the quadruple-chasing Gunners and means they should be fresh for the visit of United . The Gunners won 1-0 at Old Trafford in the opening game of the season, and an identical result this weekend is 7/1.
On the goalscoring front, Jesus is 9/2 to open the scoring, looking at the Arsenal vs Manchester United odds , and, thanks to BOYLE Sports' Sub Swap, that bet would remain alive with his replacement - possibly Gyokeres - if the Brazilian is taken off.
Manchester United Form Guide
The win over City , the return of key players from injury and AFCON duty, and an uninterrupted week to work under Carrick means optimism should be high in the United camp heading to the capital. The Red Devils will also feel they were unlucky to lose at home to Arsenal in August, when Riccardo Calafiori’ s early goal proved the winner.
United were victorious on their last visit to the Emirates, winning last season’s FA Cup t hird-round clash on penalties after a 1-1 draw despite seeing Diogo Dalot sent off on the hour mark. Some felt Dalot was fortunate not to be sent off in the Manchester Derby, only seeing yellow for his challenge on Jeremy Doku, and the wholehearted Portuguese is 10/3 to be booked on Sunday.
His compatriot Bruno Fernandes also offers good value to make his own impact on the game.
The United talisman has scored their last two goals against Arsenal and is 7/2 to notch again this weekend, while the return of Harry Maguire offers an extra threat at set-pieces, and you can get 12/1 for the powerful centre-back to net his third goal of the season, which concludes our Arsenal vs Manchester United betting tips.
Betting Tips
Arsenal vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Arsenal 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 Win @ 2/1
Gabriel Jesus First Goalscorer @ 9/2
Diogo Dalot To Be Booked @ 10/3
Bruno Fernandes Anytime Goal @ 7/2
Harry Maguire Anytime Goal @ 12/1
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