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The Gunners will take a giant step towards winning their first Premier League title in almost two decades today if they can beat Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. With Manchester City in action first, Arsenal will know exactly the size of their lead – with two games in hand – ahead of kick-off.
There is a slightly vintage feeling to this clash as United look to make a title challenge of their own, from eight points back having played a game more. For years, the duels of Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson were pivotal in deciding the destination of the trophy.
Erik ten Hag’s side are on a 10-game unbeaten run and are, so far, the only team to beat Arsenal in the league this season. Mikel Arteta’s hosts have won four of their last five. Follow Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE via Standard Sport’s match blog, with Simon Collings and Malik Ouzia in north London to provide expert analysis.
Live updates
Man United team news: Casemiro suspended
Erik ten Hag will have to readjust his midfield with Casemiro suspended.
The former Real Madrid midfielder picked up a late booking in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and will miss out today.
Fred and Scott McTominay are both options to replace Casemiro and the former is no longer at risk of a ban with the yellow card threshold having been raised to ten.
Wout Weghorst made his debut at Palace and could start again due to Anthony Martial’s recent injury.
Jadon Sancho is back in training but the game will likely come too soon for the England international.
Arsenal team news: Trossard in line for debut
Mikel Arteta should be able to include Leandro Trossard in his Arsenal squad, although a debut in the starting line-up is unlikely.
The winger joined the Gunners on Friday from Brighton as part of a deal that could be worth up to £26million.
Arsenal believe they filed the paperwork before midday on Friday, meaning Trossard could be involved at Emirates Stadium.
“I’m really excited to get started,” Trossard said in his first interview with Arsenal.com. “This is a big club and I’m ready to show the fans what I can do.
“Everyone has seen how well we’re doing already and I’m here to help achieve their dreams – including myself.”
Gabriel Jesus is still out with a knee injury and Reiss Nelson has a hamstring problem, but everyone else is available and Arteta is set to name the same side that beat Tottenham last weekend.
How to watch: Sky Sports
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with coverage starting after Leeds’ game with Brentford at around 4pm.
Live stream: The Sky Go app will provide a live stream across mobile devices, laptops, tablets and games consoles.
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Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Manchester United!
This feels like a big one. Two clubs reborn this season meet in a game that could be huge in context of the title race.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm GMT from Emirates Stadium.
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