Premier League 2025-2026: Arsenal-Manchester United, the likely lineups

Arsenal and Manchester United face each other at 5:30 p.m. for the match valid for the 23rd day of the Premier League. The Gunners, first in the standings, after two surprising 0-0 draws in a row must also return to winning ways to answer Manchester City, which after Saturday’s victory moved back to just 4 points from the top. The Red Devils are clearly on the rise, Michael Carrick’s arrival leading to a derby win and fifth place in the standings: in case of success against the Londoners they would overtake Liverpool in fourth place.

Calafiori returns to Arteta’s disposal but is expected to start from the bench. Forward Arsenal, which beat Inter Milan at San Siro in the week, should field the trident consisting of Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard. In midfield Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice.

Carrick has yet to make of De Ligt, in defense Maguire and Martinez will play in the center. In attack space for Mbeumo from 1′, supported on the trequartista line by Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu. In the middle Casemiro along with Mainoo.

Arsenal-Manchester United, the likely lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo.