The central match of the EPL’s 15th round will be a clash between Arsenal and Manchester United. Both teams set themselves high goals and fighting for a position in the EPL’s top-four. Bookmakers consider the Gunners slight favorites of the match in this couple while leaving some chances to get points for the Devils as well.
After 14 played rounds in the EPL Arsenal are situated on the fourth position in the tournament table, Wenger’s team has 28 points in the asset, the gap to the leading Manchester City is 12 points and one point to Chelsea on third. Within the last five games the Red-and-Whites won thrice: Huddersfield Town, Burnley, Tottenham, lost away to Manchester City and Koln in the Europa League.
Manchester United tried to compete with their geographical neighbors, the Citizens, for some time but now it is pretty difficult to fight the Eagles, Man Utd have fallen behind, but Mourinho’s side still firmly holding the second position having a three-point handicap over Chelsea. Man Utd won two last games, Brighton and Hove Albion as well as Watford away were defeated. It is important to note, that if last season the Devils played great away, in the current period have had only three victories with two defeats in seven matches.
Arsenal have seven victories in seven games at Emirates while Man Utd have only three victories after the same number of games. The Gunners are in a great shape and are going after the EPL’s top-three and for that they need to gain points with top-teams, especially in domestic games. Man Utd are vulnerable away.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal no to lose