Man United vs Arsenal: Top 5 players expected to perform in this clash tonight; check list

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Jehan Mucadum
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Man United vs Arsenal: Manchester United hosts Arsenal in a crucial Premier League clash on Thursday night, with an aim for only three points.

The Red Devils are winless in the Premier League since their 3-0 win over Spurs in Late October, needing a result here to keep their top 4 hopes alive.

Both sides are 8th and 5th respectively in the table with a 5-point gap between the two sides. Hence, this adds plenty value to the already mammoth contest.

We look at the top 5 players expected to fire for either side as there are season defining three-points at stake.

Jadon Sancho

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The United youngster has not been playing much this season since his arrival from Dortmund in the summer.

But with 2 goals within a week from Sancho against Villarreal and Chelsea in the Champions League and Premier League, he looks determined.

Jadon Sancho’s recent outings has shown his capabilities from the right-wing and remains a threat when United attack.

Arsenal’s defence will be tested against a youngster, who seems to be easing into this role at Old Trafford.

His pace and ability to drag defenders wide are his ace points, which he looks to exploit against the Gunners.

Fred

ImageThe Brazilian has not been at his best this season with a number of game-changing mistakes made at crucial times, leading to dropped points.

Fred’s inconsistencies have been his Achilles heel in the center of mid-field. But his performance against Chelsea was one of his most controlled ones.

The United mid-fielder was sound and understanding of his role, did not make rash tackles and played a good game at the Bridge.

United expect him to build on that performance and remain composed against the Arsenal attacking unit.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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The Portuguese has been United’s main attacking threat and has contributed to turning things around at crucial moments during matches.

Carrick is expected to draft him back into the playing 11 and see him fire on all cylinders.

Ronaldo has a good record vs Arsenal and United look to him for the goals this time as well. Stepping up when it matters, thy name is Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gabriel Martinelli

ImageMartinelli made a 26-minute appearance against Newcastle United last week and made an instant impact on return.

His pick-up goal over the keeper was a thing of beauty and with Saka doubtful due to injury, the Brazilian could be given a go in this one.

The Brazilian’s brilliant performance makes him a threat to the United back-line.

The youngster is a very talented player, needing the occasion to shine and there could be no bigger an opportunity than against United to do the same.

Martin Ødegaard

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Ødegaard remains a top-quality player for the Gunners whenever he is at his best.

The Central attacking mid-fielder has shown glimpses of brilliance for the Gunners since he move permanent from Real Madrid.

Martin has the ability to make crucial runs and finding the space, hotspots from where the attackers can score.

His vision, creativity remain an ace up his sleeve and he is a threat to the United side in this contest.

With 1 goal from 11 appearances in the EPL, he has not been at his best, but is within a game from getting back to it.


       

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