Arsenal vs Man Utd – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Gunners have won five of their last six league matches vs the Red Devils. Arsenal have 22 wins in the last 27 matches, but United looked impressive in their 2-0 win over Man City last time out.

Match: Arsenal vs Man Utd
When: Sunday, 25 Jan 2026

Arsenal Form

Arsenal are in outstanding form right now. They’re seven points clear in the table and have won 22 of their last 27 matches, including all seven in the Champions League. A fine 4-1 home over Aston Villa saw 3.04 xG produced. They won 3-2 at Bournemouth before a cagey 0-0 home draw vs Liverpool.

Arsenal won 4-1 vs Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round before winning 3-2 at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Last weekend saw a frustrating 0-0 stalemate away at Nottingham Forest, but they bounced back on Tuesday. They won 3-1 away to Inter Milan despite resting five starters.  

Arsenal Team News

The Gunners are set to be without Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie in defence. Ben White may continue at right back with Jurrien Timber on the left.  

Mikel Arteta will recall Martin Odegard, Declan Rice, Gabriel and Viktor Gyokeres to his XI. Gabriel Jesus scored twice in midweek, but is expected to return to the substitutes’ bench.

Arsenal Motivation

Arsenal will see nothing less than a win as a good result. Their full focus and motivation is to get three points from this match.

The approach could be a bit cautious, to guard against United’s fast counter attacks.

Man Utd Form

United were on a run of just one win in seven matches going into last weekend. A superb 2-0 home win over Man City saw 2.27 xG produced and six big chances created. Before that, they followed up a 4-1 win at Wolves with a 4-4 home draw vs Bournemouth. A 2-1 loss at Aston Villa came next.

A 1-0 home win over Newcastle was followed by Ruben Amorim’s final game in charge, a 1-1 home draw vs Wolves. Under Darren Fletcher, United drew 1-1 at Leeds and 2-2 at Burnley. A 2-1 home defeat followed in the FA Cup to Brighton. Michael Carrick oversaw the win in the Manchester Derby last weekend.

Man Utd Team News

United will have Noussair Mazraoui available after AFCON duty. Matthijs De Ligt remains out injured and Joshua Zirkzee has joined his countryman on the treatment table.

Coach Michael Carrick may name an unchanged XI from the win over Man City. That means Matheus Cunha, Leny Yoro and Benjamin Sesko will be left on the bench.

Man Utd Motivation

United sit fifth in the league table, just a point off Liverpool. They would be very happy to leave the Emirates with a draw in this match.

Carrick’s approach is focused on defensive teamwork and fast breaks. United will look to frustrate Arsenal and keep the game at 0-0 for as long as possible.

Key Stats

• Arsenal have won 22 of their last 27 matches
• Arsenal have conceded in 7 of their last 9 matches
• Man Utd have won just 1 of their last 8 matches (2 losses, 4 draws)
• Man Utd have lost 5 of their last 6 league matches vs Arsenal

Verdict

Despite United’s improved display last weekend, Arsenal will surely have too much for them.

Best Bet: Arsenal win at 1.57

Value Bet: Arsenal win and Both Teams to Score at 3.20