Arsenal aim to preserve their unbeaten home record as they take on Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in one of the standout fixtures of the Premier League weekend.
Mikel Arteta’s side continue their title push and will be eager to return to winning ways after consecutive draws have derailed Arsenal’s momentum in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Michael Carrick’s Manchester United look to extend their good form and strengthen their top-four challenge following a morale-boosting victory over Manchester City.
Game information
The Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 25 January 2026, with kick-off set for 4:30 pm GMT.
Arsenal remain unbeaten at home this season and have conceded only five league goals at the Emirates. Manchester United travel to North London after a 2–0 win against Manchester City last weekend, a result that underlined their growing stability and tactical discipline under Carrick.
How to watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
- United States: USA Network (TV) and Peacock (streaming)
- India: Star Sports Select (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport
Team news
Arsenal remain without Max Dowman, while Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie continue their recoveries from injury.
Mikel Arteta is expected to start Jurrien Timber at left back and Ben White at right back, with Gabriel Jesus likely to lead the line ahead of Viktor Gyokeres after scoring twice in midweek against Inter Milan.
For Manchester United, Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt are unavailable. Although Noussair Mazraoui has returned from international duty, he is unlikely to feature, as United might give him some extra respite.
Michael Carrick is expected to name an unchanged line-up from the win over Manchester City, with Bruno Fernandes central to the team’s set-up as United look to hit Arsenal on the counter.
Prediction
Arsenal’s defensive solidity at home gives them the advantage, but Manchester United’s organisation and counter-attacking threat make them capable of earning a result.
We forecast a close contest with a 2–1 win, reflecting both sides’ recent resilience, but Arsenal’s overall superior quality.
Predicted score: Arsenal 2–1 Manchester United
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