STARTING XIs
Manchester United: Onana (gk), Lindelof, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Fernandes, Zirkzee, Eriksen, Yoro, Garnacho, Casemiro, Dalot
Arsenal: Raya (gk), Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, Merino
Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League 2024-25 match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
What did Ruben Amorim say ahead of the clash?
Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get as much time at Manchester United to turn things around as Mikel Arteta was given to revive Arsenal’s fortunes.
The 40-year-old Amorim has struggled since succeeding Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in November. The Red Devils languish 14th in the Premier League and are out of both domestic cup competitions.
Asked if he saw similarities between Arteta’s position and his job at United, Amorim said: “I don’t feel that. I will not have the time that Arteta had. I feel that. It’s a different club.
“So, we just need to survive with the players on Sunday and during these games. I think it’s a different club. I think in that aspect, the way Arteta dealt with that is an inspiration for everybody. I will not have the time like Arteta had.”
What did Mikel Arteta say ahead of the clash?
Second-placed Arsenal, 13 points behind leader Liverpool, is realistically out of the Premier League title race after recent stumbles.
But it travels to Old Trafford seeking its fifth straight league win over the rival in Arteta’s 200th Premier League game in charge.
Arsenal, struggling with injuries in forward areas and goalless in its past two league matches, hit form in the first leg of Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday.
“It was a great night for us in an important competition that we have hope in,” the Gunners boss said on Friday.
“The manner, the way we did it obviously lifted everybody. That’s the past unfortunately so it’s about what we do today, the preparation for tomorrow and try to replicate a great performance on Sunday.”
(With inputs from AFP)
