The premier league is set to end soon. Despite this reality, there are several things which remain unsettled in the league. Chief among these things is the race for the top four. The race is even tighter this period as three teams are right in the thick of things and another is slowly joining this race too. Thus, when Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates, it would be a match that has the potential to define an entire season. It could also be the match which would either break or make Unai’s time in Arsenal.
Arsenal
Arsenal has definitely displayed better football since the time Arsene Wenger departed the club last season. With almost the same set of players, Arsenal is in a much better place at the moment. Their new coach Unai Emery can be said to be the reason for this relative success. Backed by little funds, he has managed to turn Arsenal into a team that is looking a bit scary even to their fellow big guns. This has also shown in the fact that Arsenal has lost only twice at home in the league. It would be thus hard to get the better of them when the ball gets rolling.
Manchester United
Manchester United are in cloud nine. They have done what others thought would be impossible in the league this season. Since the appointment of Ole, they have won matches easily and stormed back into contention in the league. While many people wondered how long this run can last, one thing that is for certain is that Manchester United are back to being Manchester United. This is another reason why the match against Arsenal would be fascinating to watch. They are currently 4th in the league. Arsenal is just a point below them. A loss would see them drop to 5th or even 6th. They would be aware that Arsenal would have played all the big guns in the league once this match is done. This match is surely a must win for both teams.
Form
The form of both teams would also come into play in this game. Arsenal has managed to win three games out of the last six. The remaining matches have ended in two losses and a draw. They are winless in the last two matches. They would be hoping that their recent form does not affect their recent form. However, Manchester United have a much better form at the moment. ManU has managed to win four games out of their last six in the league. Their remaining matches have ended in one draw and a defeat. They are currently on a five-match unbeaten run which dates back to the first leg against PSG. Manchester United are on fire and this would be the wrong time for any team to play them in the league.
What used to be the match of the season in past times still have much significance today. Whoever wins this game would most likely make the top four this season.
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