Against Manchester United, Mikel Arteta must start one of his star players.
Mikel Arteta intends to build on Arsenal’s title-challenging performance from the previous season in 2023–24, and the Gunners have had a great start to the new season.
The north Londoners dropped their first two points of the season last weekend at home to Fulham in a tense match at the Emirates, the Spaniard’s team having won two of their opening three Premier League games.
For the third time at home this year, the Gunners conceded in the first few minutes of the game, which was a far cry from the anticipated outcome. This achievement must be broken on Sunday when Arsenal face Manchester United in what looks to be a thrilling match.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu will be eligible to start again after serving a one-match ban for his contentious red card against Crystal Palace in match week two.
Eddie Nketiah, an English player, has been listed as a probable injury doubt after suffering a knee injury against Fulham, but he might yet be able to play versus United.
Arteta will have his first-choice striker ready for the match thanks to Gabriel Jesus’ return to action after missing the start of the season due to a knee injury.
In terms of transfers, Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney both left on loan before the transfer window closed, igniting speculation over who may start at the back.
Will Gabriel Magalhaes face Manchester United from the beginning?
Gabriel Magalhaes’ omission from the starting lineup at the beginning of the season has caused some uncertainty after the 2022–23 season, when the Brazilian appeared in every Premier League game,
In a change of tactical alternatives at the back, the 25-year-old has begun on the bench for the first games, which may not have gone as well as intended for Arteta.
With Thomas Partey starting at right back, Ben White and William Saliba at center back, and Jakub Kiwior on the left side, the defense against Fulham lacked coordination.
The partnership of White and Oleksandr Zinchenko at full-back, with Saliba and Gabriel at the center of defense, was one of the thingI’ that made Arsenal tick last season. This dynamic has been missing thus far.
The Brazilian’s case for being reinstated to the starting eleven has been strengthened by the Spaniard’s decision to test the waters with unfamiliar setups against United.
The Brazilian’s case for returning to the starting eleven is strengthened by unfamiliar set-ups.
The 25-year-old, dubbed a “monster” by journalist Jason Soutar, earned a 7.1 Sofascore match rating the last time the two teams played competitively, winning all of his ground duels and helping to muffle Marcus Rashford’s roar.
The former Lille star might repeat history if used in his normal position on Sunday. United’s vivacious Englishman is eager to add to his 2023–24 season scoring total.
In addition to bringing back the £27 million player against the Red Devils, Arteta might also bring back the Gunners’ defensive unity and comfort in a game that both clubs must win given their intense rivalry.