Arsenal target fifth straight Emirates win as Manchester United come calling

Arsenal will be aiming to make it five Premier League home victories in a row when long-time rivals Manchester United visit the Emirates this weekend, as Mikel Arteta’s side look to keep their title push on track.

The Gunners have been held to consecutive goalless draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, but their rivals have failed to capitalise, with Manchester City and Aston Villa also dropping points.

Arsenal cautious despite United revival

While Arsenal appear strong favourites on paper, they remain wary of a potential new-manager bounce at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick.

United showed a dramatic upturn in form last week with a 2-0 victory over Manchester City — Carrick’s first match since returning for a second spell as interim boss — delivering an energetic and attack-minded display.

Despite sitting fifth, consistency has been a major issue for the Red Devils. Outside of a brief three-match winning run in October, they have struggled to put together back-to-back league wins.

United’s attacking output has improved since Ruben Amorim was dismissed earlier this month, but Arsenal’s defence has been rock solid, not allowing a single shot on target in their last two league outings.

Once the defining rivalry of the Premier League’s early years, both clubs have since experienced contrasting fortunes. Arsenal have not lifted the league title since 2004, while United’s dominant era has long faded.

Now seen as red-hot favourites to secure a long-awaited 14th English crown, Arsenal will be keen to avoid any slip-ups — but United would relish the chance to derail their old rivals’ title ambitions.

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