Arsenal vs Manchester United: Pre-Match Preview, Prediction, Lineup, and TV Coverage

Arsenal will face Manchester United next in their pre-season tour, marking their second fixture on their USA tour. In their previous match against Premier League opponents, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bournemouth but secured victory in the subsequent penalty shootout.

Manchester United, meanwhile, has played three pre-season games so far, losing to Rosenborg and winning against Rangers. Historically, matches between Arsenal and Manchester United often defy form, especially in pre-season where both teams might be missing key players.

Here’s your comprehensive preview for the Arsenal vs Manchester United match, including team news, predicted lineups, TV broadcast information, and a score prediction.

Arsenal vs Manchester United: Kick-Off Information

– Date: Sunday, 28 July 2024
– Time: 01:00 BST
– Venue: SoFi Stadium, California

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced off numerous times, with recent encounters as follows:

– 12 May 2024: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
– 3 September 2023: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
– 22 January 2023: Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
– 4 September 2022: Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
– 23 April 2022: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United (Premier League)

How to Watch

The match will be available on:
– MUTV
– Arsenal.com
– ESPN
– ESPN+
– fuboTV

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal will be missing Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to injury, while Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, Declan Rice, and William Saliba are unavailable due to extended holidays. Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are expected to feature.

Predicted Arsenal Lineup:

-Hein; White, Timber, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Partey, Jorginho, Odegaard; Nelson, Jesus, Trossard

Manchester United Team News

Manchester United will be without several international players including Altay Bayindir, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Facundo Pellistri, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, and Luke Shaw. Tyrell Malacia is also sidelined with an injury, and new signing Joshua Zirkzee has yet to join the squad.

Predicted Manchester United Lineup:-

Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Yoro, Evans, Amass; Casemiro, McTominay, Mount; Amad, Hojlund, Rashford

Score Prediction

While Arsenal has a strong record against Manchester United, pre-season can be unpredictable. Given the current squad depth, Arsenal is favored to win.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United.