The Premier League fixture, Arsenal vs Manchester United is the first game of game week 34. Here are key details to know ahead of kick-off.
Arsenal vs Manchester United is scheduled to take place today, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in game week 34 of the Premier League. This is an important fixture that would determine the future of both sides in their pursuit of a spot in the top four.
The managers of both sides in a press conference on Friday, April 22, 2022, discussed the importance of this fixture while giving key updates about their players ahead of kick-off at 12:30 pm West Africa Time.
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Players Update
Arsenal Players
Arsenal defender, Takehiro Tomiyasu who had returned to training last week did not feature in the tie against Chelsea but many are hopeful that he would be able to start in this important fixture.
Ghanaian captain Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney still remained out of the game and may be out until the end of the season as well.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has however expressed that there would be no major concerns or changes from the side that defeated Chelsea by 4 goals to 2.
Manchester United Players
It has been confirmed that Manchester United captain Harry Maguire would be missing the tie, but the team has received a boost as Raphael Varane returned to training in the past week. The midfielder, Scott McTominay would also be available to play for United who suffered a huge blow after Paul Pogba was forcefully substituted off as a result of a calf injury shortly 10 minutes after kick-off against Liverpool.
Luke Shaw, Fred and Edinson Cavani still remain out as a result of an injury. Cristiano Ronaldo had also returned to training following the death of his newborn baby, it is however uncertain if he would be available to feature in the fixture.
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Predicted Line-Up
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tavares; Xhaka, Elneny; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Lacazette
Manchester United’s possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Telles; Fernandes, McTominay; Elanga, Lingard, Sancho; Rashford
