Manchester United continue their class decline on both the European and domestic stage. In the first half of the season, Erik ten Hag was sent off due to poor results. However, his dismissal and the arrival of Ruben Amorim on the coaching bridge of the team not only did not improve the situation in the camp of the Red Devils, but also led to a deterioration of results. Now Manchester United sits below the middle of the standings. Interestingly, the Mancunian club is twice as close in points to the relegation zone than to the Premier League leader. Probably the only chance for Manchester United to get into the European cups next season is to win the Europa League, the chances of which also look elusive. Arsenal will not realise their title ambitions this season. Despite the downfall of Manchester City, supposed to be the Canaries' main rivals, Liverpool have played in a dominant style. However, for Arsenal to play with full commitment against Manchester United, tournament motivation is not a fundamental factor. There are too many historical ties between the clubs. In addition, already in the current season, Amorim's team unexpectedly knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup. Bookmakers have identified the guests as favourites for the upcoming meeting, offering odds of 1.78 on their victory.

In addition to the fact that Manchester United stopped beating anyone more serious than the Premier League outsiders and last week crashed out of the FA Cup, the team is haunted by a series of injuries. Jonny Evans, Koby Mainu, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount did not play against Real Sociedad and are unlikely to play against Arsenal. In the last four rounds Manchester United lost twice and barely won once - against modest Ipswich Town. The hosts are now no match for the visitors from the capital. Arsenal have had two days longer rest than their opponents after the Champions League meeting, in which they scored seven times against PSV. "Canaries" have the opportunity to play at Old Trafford without unnecessary pressure, as they will not rise above second place and below it is also unlikely to fall. We bet that Arsenal will take three points away from Manchester.