TheSportsRush brings Arsenal team news vs Man Utd, as Unai Emery’s side aims at maintaining the unbeaten run.
Arsenal are currently 4th in the Premier League after they returned to top-4 after a brilliant win against Tottenham. Unai Emery’s side put a spirited performance in the North London derby, as Arsenal came from one goal down at halftime to beat Tottenham 4-2.
Lucas Torreira scored his first goal for Arsenal since joining the club this summer. The Uruguayan midfielder scored a great goal from a difficult angle as he secured a win for Gunners in the derby.
Arsenal now face a trip to Old Trafford where they take on a depleted Manchester United side. Jose Mourinho’s men are in dismal form at the moment, as the side is currently 7th in the league, and are winless in their last three games.
Arsenal also receive a big boost in terms of injuries, as one major first-team star is set to return for the game.
Arsenal team news vs Man Utd:
Nacho Monreal has returned to full training after missing all of the Arsenal’s game since the end of the international break.
However, there was no sign of Mesut Ozil in the training. The former German international, like Monreal, has not appeared for Arsenal since the international break ended.
Jose on Arsenal: “We will have a very difficult match. They are a good team who have had a good run of results. But in spite of our selection issues, they know it won’t be easy either.” #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 4, 2018
He was kept on the bench for the game against Bournemouth, and was not included for the game against Vorskla. Unai Emery later confirmed that the player was having back spasms, and was eventually left out of the squad against Tottenham.
Aaron Ramsey has won three FA Cup trophies with Arsenal, scoring the winning goal in two of finals.
108’ vs Hull
79’ vs. Chelsea pic.twitter.com/SHkpIm32q8— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 4, 2018
Granit Xhaka has been suspended for the game against Manchester United. Shkodran Mustafi, meanwhile, also trained with the first team after limping off in the later stages of the North London derby.
No team news from Mourinho who told MUTV he was not prepared to give anything away.
“I don’t want to update you, I would like Arsenal TV to make the same questions but they don’t they hide everything from the inside, so why should I answer to you.”— Charlotte Duncker (@CharDuncker) December 4, 2018
Unai Emery stated in the press conference before the game that Arsenal need to prove that they’re stronger than Manchester United.
Kylian Mbappé on Unai Emery: “I have a lot of respect for this man… I sent him a congratulatory message when he signed for Arsenal, and now, I am following from afar.” pic.twitter.com/Fxsuer4RRw
— TheAFCnewsroom (@TheAFCnewsroom) December 4, 2018
“The preparation for this match is also a big motivation for us. It gives me a big motivation for Wednesday. If we are stronger now, we need to [show that] on Wednesday,” Unai Emery said.
