May 10th 2024.
This weekend, Arsenal will be making a trip to Old Trafford to take on a struggling Manchester United team. As the crucial Premier League clash approaches, former player Chris Sutton has shared his bold prediction for the scoreline.
Under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has had a successful season, earning an impressive 83 points from 36 games. However, their hopes for the Premier League title will only come true if Manchester City wins all of their remaining games. Last season, Arsenal faltered in their final stretch, but this time around, they have shown no signs of fragility. Their recent victories against top teams like Wolves, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Bournemouth have kept the pressure on Manchester City.
In contrast, Manchester United has been struggling in the league, with only one win in their last five games. To make matters worse, they suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace in their previous match. Currently sitting in eighth place, United has little to play for in the Premier League. However, they will be looking to regain their form before their FA Cup final against Manchester City at the end of the month.
Despite the home advantage, former Premier League striker Chris Sutton believes that Manchester United will have a tough time against Arsenal. He even predicts that the hosts could be handed another thrashing at Old Trafford. “Manchester United fans need to stop living in the past and pretending we are still in the Sir Alex Ferguson era,” Sutton candidly shared with BBC Sport. “Although I loved Ferguson's Treble-winning team of 1999, I don't dislike United. However, they were the best team in Premier League history, but that is no longer the case.”
Sutton also believes that United's manager, Erik ten Hag, will be leaving at the end of the season, which could add to their struggles. On the other hand, Arsenal has a clear advantage and should easily dominate the game. Even if they are not at their best, Sutton predicts that the Gunners could still end up with a big win. “Even with a below-par performance, this could turn into a cricket score,” he added.
With United's captain Bruno Fernandes out due to injury, Sutton believes that his absence was sorely missed in their last match against Palace. He also emphasizes the importance of Fernandes' return for this game if United wants a chance at winning. However, Sutton believes that Arsenal will be the dominant team, especially with so much at stake. He boldly predicts a 5-1 victory for the Gunners.
Although Arsenal is currently the in-form team, they have struggled in past games at Old Trafford, having only won one out of their previous 16 matches. However, if they continue their strong performance, they have a good chance of adding another win to their record. To stay updated with all things Arsenal, sign up for news, exclusives, and analysis.
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