Arsenal Vs Manchester United Prediction: Marcus Rashford Spreads Threats

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has become a real threat to Arsenal (photo; x @ManUtd)

JAKARTA Wednesday night November 4, Emirates Stadium will witness a hot meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United in the Premier League continued. This classic battle is heating up again with the performance of the two teams in a positive trend. Arsenal performed brilliantly with a win over West Ham United 5-2, while Manchester United destroyed Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford.

Since meeting in 1894 for the first time, this match has always presented iconic moments. Arsenal and United share a rivalry story that includes United 8-2's big win at Old Trafford and historic goals in 2002 that led Arsenal to the title.

Despite United's overall lead, Arsenal dominated in the last three meetings with a straight win. If Arsenal win again on Wednesday night, it will be United's fourth straight win in the Premier League, an unprecedented record.

Mikel Arteta successfully brought Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in May 2024, having previously won 3-1 at the Emirates thanks to the heroic actions of Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus.

The main star who is ready to steal attention in this match is Marcus Rashford, United's flagship striker who impressed under Ruben Amorim's tutelage. In a win over Everton, Rashford scored two goals, fulfilling three goals in the last two Premier League games.

Rashford will be key in United's efforts to end Arsenal's dominance. The 27-year-old forward is in an impressive form by scoring seven goals and providing three assists from 21 appearances in all competitions this season.

Rashford's 2016 debut against Arsenal is a sweet memory, where he scored two goals and provided one assist in a 3-2 win at Old Trafford. Since then, he has consistently been a scourge for Arsenal's defense. In the last four meetings, Rashford scored four goals and one assist, including two goals in a 3-1 win in the 2022/2023 season.

According to Ruben Amorim, Rashford is a player who can change the course of the game. Marcus is a key player for us. He has the ability to change the course of the game, especially in big games like against Arsenal," Amorim said at a press conference ahead of the match.

Rashford recorded five wins, four draws, and seven defeats to 16 meetings in the Premier League against Arsenal. Rashford helped United win 3-1 in the FA Cup in January 2019. In the last match at the Emirates, despite United's 3-2 loss, Rashford managed to score.

Arsenal come with high confidence after winning three consecutive wins in all competitions. The attack line filled by Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Martin Oldegaard is a real threat to United's defense.

On the other hand, United are trying to improve their poor away record. They haven't won a away game since September, but winning over Everton could be a turning point.

North London has not been a friendly place for United in recent years. The Red Devils have not won in the Emirates since their 3-1 win in the FA Cup in 2019, and from their last six Premier League visits, they have recorded five defeats and one draw.

This match is predicted to be fierce and full of prestige. Arsenal are favored by their consistent performance, but Rashford has the ability to be a differentiator, especially with its speed and sharpness in taking advantage of opportunities.

Arteta is likely to implement a special strategy to dampen Rashford, but Arsenal's backline needs to be wary of the quick counter-attack that is United's flagship weapon.

Was Rashford able to end Arsenal's dominance in this match? Or was it the Gunners who reiterated their superiority over United? We look forward to an exciting duel at the Emirates Stadium which will certainly be an attractive presentation for football lovers