Manchester United go dey ginger to become the first team wey go knack Arsenal 100 times when dem welcome the Gunners come Old Trafford for Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.
United don win 99 of their 243 meetings with Arsenal before now, and na only Aston Villa (107) dem don beat pass for their history. If dem win again, na landmark victory be that.
Red Devils record against Arsenal
This clash go mark just the second time wey United go host Arsenal for the opening weekend of a new season – the last time na 1989/90 when dem hammer Gunners 4-1.
For Old Trafford, United don dey dominate Arsenal steady – dem don lose only two of their last 18 Premier League home games against dem, win 10 inside. But na under Mikel Arteta time the two defeats happen, so e go hot again.
Arsenal away form dey scary
Arsenal dey come this game with confidence – dem never lose any of their last 14 away Premier League matches. Their last away defeat na against Newcastle United for November 2024. That form go give dem hope say Old Trafford fit be another hunting ground.
New faces fit show for both sides
Man United fans fit see all-new front three this weekend as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko dey line to start.
Arsenal on the other hand go parade their big-money striker Viktor Gyokeres, wey fit make EPL debut under Ruben Amorim – the same coach wey manage am before for Sporting Lisbon.
Man United ambition for 2025/26 season
After United finish 15th for Premier League last season, new coach Ruben Amorim dey target Europe comeback for 2026/27 campaign – meaning dem must finish top five.
Amorim yarn for press conference: “We wan return to Europe. But make we dey realistic – plenty good teams dey. We go fight, but focus na game-by-game. Right now, na Arsenal we wan beat. That one be the main focus.”
Transfer gist still dey swirl as United fit add new goalkeeper and central midfielder before window close.
Key Talking Point
Na blockbuster clash sure for Old Trafford – Arsenal wan extend unbeaten away record, while United dey chase 100th victory against the Gunners. Who go blink first?