The Gunners are fervently pursuing the championship title and must secure a win this Sunday, May 12th, against the inconsistent Manchester squad to maintain their competitive edge over Manchester City in the title race.
Arsenal, having narrowly missed the championship in the previous season, appear to have addressed past mistakes and currently tops the league table. However, trailing Manchester City by two points on lost points means the race isn’t solely in their hands. Nevertheless, Arsenal’s recent form has been strong, with consecutive wins against Wolverhampton (2-0), Chelsea (5-0), Tottenham (3-2), and Bournemouth (3-0).
Manchester United’s season has been far from successful. The only significant game remaining for Erik ten Hag’s team is the FA Cup final. Their league performance has been disappointing, with only slim chances of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League after a devastating 0-4 loss to Crystal Palace in the last round, which dropped them to eighth place in the standings.
Head-to-Head Overview (last 5 games)
Manchester United: 2 wins
Arsenal: 3 wins
Draws: 0
Player to watch: Thomas Partey
In Arsenal’s last three Premier League matches, 30-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been a consistent starter. This season, he has yet to record any goals or assists, a departure from his usual contributions in previous seasons. As the championship race reaches its climax, Partey’s moment to add some crucial points to his tally could be imminent.
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Betting Tip
Bookmakers at 1xbet are offering odds of 8 for Thomas Partey to score against Manchester United, with Arsenal favored to win at 1.429. As the teams prepare for their upcoming confrontation, all eyes will be on Partey and his teammates to see if they can seize this critical opportunity to lead the title race.
