Team news: Manchester United vs Arsenal (Premier League)

On Sunday afternoon Manchester United will host Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Arsenal side, who currently lead the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag has so far experienced a mixed start to life at Manchester United, but now looks to be heading in the right direction. 

His side lost their opening two Premier League fixtures, but three wins in a row against Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester City have kicked off a revival of sorts from his side.

The United boss will be keen to maintain some good form entering a hectic period of two games per week, right up until the World Cup commences in November.

United regrettably missed out on top target Frenkie de Jong, but brought in Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martínez, Casemiro and Antony on permanent deals. Martin Dúbravka was signed on loan.

Arsenal had a strong window, bringing in Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City, alongside Brazilian winger Marquinhos and Porto midfielder Fábio Viera. William Saliba returned from his loan spell at Marseille.

Notably, the North London outfit didn’t bring in any wingers to rotate with star man Bukayo Saka, who has been playing a very high amount of minutes.

So far this season, they have won five games out of five and lead the Premier League. But United will be their toughest test yet on paper.

Here is the latest team news for both Manchester United and Arsenal:

Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has remained at Manchester United, and after an impressive cameo against Leicester City could be in contention for his first start this season.

Ronaldo staying could prove to be vital with no timescale set on a return from injury for Anthony Martial. The French forward is still out with the injury he picked up a couple of weeks ago and when he is due to return remains unclear.

Victor Lindelof returned to the matchday squad against Leicester City, and should again be on the bench but the form of United’s defenders in recent games should keep him there.

Casemiro should be in line for his full debut in front of a packed Old Trafford after an impressive cameo against Southampton last weekend was followed up by a brilliant half hour against Leicester.

New signings Antony and Martin Dúbravka are available for selection, and the Brazilian is the more likely of the two to play against the Gunners following his 100m transfer.

Arsenal

Oleksandr Zinchenko remains sidelined with a knee problem, and may not be available to start for Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford. Kieran Tierney is expected to start at left back.

Captain Martin Ødegaard has been having an extremely impressive season, but Mikel Arteta is unsure over whether or not he will be available for Arsenal on Sunday after he was forced off against Aston Villa in midweek.

Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is also harbouring a knock - picked up in the same game - and it will only be decided on Saturday if he and his captain play.

Mohamed Elneny is unavailable for Arsenal with a hamstring injury, leaving Arsenal fairly short in midfield. Thomas Partey is unavailable with a thigh problem.