Manchester United FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Assistant 1 Gary Beswick
- Assistant 2 Adam Nunn
11 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 9.5 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Arsenal FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Fulham FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 26 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | Everton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Feb | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Manchester United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | PSV | A | 7–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | West Ham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Manchester City FC | H | 5–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Manchester United FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 5 | Points | 12 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 1 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 1 |
| 8 | Scored | 8 |
| 8 | Conceded | 4 |
| +0 | GD | +4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.40 |
| 20% | Win % | 80% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
60%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Arsenal FC
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 G |
| Kai Havertz | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC has kicked off!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Joshua Zirkzee has been relatively quiet despite scoring 37 goals in his last 542 appearances.
- 15' Manchester United FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's 4-3-3 shape.
- 20' Arsenal FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Andre Onana has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 40' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Leandro Trossard. He receives a card.
- 46' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Leny Yoro exits the field as Ayden Heaven enters on 46.
- 47' What a moment for Bruno Fernandes! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
- 58' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Riccardo Calafiori is replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly.
- 63' Thomas Partey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Manchester United FC so far.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Martinelli, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 74' What a strike from Declan Rice! The score is 1-1.
- 76' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Thomas Partey is replaced by Kieran Tierney on 76 minute.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 20
- 24
- 4
- 3
- 18
- 8
-
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↓ Rasmus Hojlund 76'
- 17
-
15
Leny Yoro ↓ Ayden Heaven 46'
Bench
-
9
Rasmus Hojlund ↑ 76'
- 41
-
26
Ayden Heaven ↑ 46'
- 45
-
43
Toby Collyer ↑ 76'
- 57
- 56
- 50
- 64
Arsenal FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 41
- 22
- 8
- 2
- 6
- 23
-
5
Thomas Partey ↓ Kieran Tierney 76'
- 19
- 33
- 12
-
53
Ethan Nwaneri ↓ Martinelli 58'
Bench
- 20
- 30
- 17
- 32
-
3
Kieran Tierney ↑ 76'
- 4
-
11
Martinelli ↑ 58'
- 15
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Rashford | 5 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 4 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 3 |
| Bukayo Saka | 3 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 3 |
| Declan Rice | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2025-03-09
Manchester United FC
1–1
Arsenal FC
D
2025-03-06
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
2025-03-02
Manchester United FC
3–4
Fulham FC
L
2025-02-26
Manchester United FC
3–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
2025-02-22
Everton FC
2–2
Manchester United FC
D
2025-02-16
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–0
Manchester United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.24
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Arsenal FC
73%
Manchester United FC or Arsenal FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.