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Manchester United FC vs Arsenal FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Wed 5 Dec 2018 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee Simon Long
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Andre Marriner
8 games this season 🟨 0.0/game 3.1 goals/game

Head-to-Head

5
4
9
Manchester United FC 18 games · Avg 3.1 goals Arsenal FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Arsenal FC H 2–2 D
01 Dec Southampton FC A 2–2 D
27 Nov BSC Young Boys H 1–0 W
24 Nov Crystal Palace FC H 0–0 D
11 Nov Manchester City FC A 1–3 L
07 Nov Juventus FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Arsenal FC
#10 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Manchester United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Arsenal FC.
  • 5' Matteo Darmian is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arsenal FC tonight.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Eric Bailly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 26' A goal from the Germany international Shkodran Mustafi! He fires home on 26 to make it 0-1!
  • 30' GOAL! Anthony Martial fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 36' Stephan Lichtsteiner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rob Holding on 36 minute.
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Shkodran Mustafi on 37 minutes.
  • 38' Marcos Rojo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 40' The referee calls foul for Jesse Lingard. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 41' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Hector Bellerin will be fuming at that decision.
  • 42' Nemanja Matic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Aaron Ramsey as he leaves the pitch. Henrikh Mkhitaryan steps in for Arsenal FC.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 63' The whistle greets Anthony Martial as he departs to be replaced by Romelu Lukaku.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Alexandre Lacazette. He replaces Alex Iwobi on 65 minute.
  • 68' What a strike from Marcos Rojo! The score is 2-1.
  • 69' Brilliant from the ! Jesse Lingard makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 69.
  • 72' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marouane Fellaini is hanging Marcos Rojo on the field on 72 minute.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Jesse Lingard as he leaves the pitch. Paul Pogba steps in for Manchester United FC.
  • 80' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aaron Ramsey, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lucas Torreira.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.76 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Arsenal FC or Draw 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC32% Draw35% Arsenal FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.66
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 50%
50%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Arsenal FC
68%
Manchester United FC or Arsenal FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC18% Draw60% Arsenal FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.5%
0 – 1
15.6%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 1
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 18% 73%
-0.5 27% 73%
+0.5 65% 35%
+1 65% 22% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 9% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
47%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.