Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Manchester United
Match Time & Date:
09/03/2025
17:30
Prediction: 1-1
Arsenal
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Old Trafford when Manchester United and Arsenal lock horns in the Premier League derby. The Red Devils desperately needed a win against Ipswich Town and they managed to get one, but they failed to impress in the FA Cup loss to Fulham. Midfielder Patrick Dorgu remains on the sidelines through suspension, while all Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Lisandro Martinez remain in the recovery room.
The Gunners, on the other hand, are eager to revive their title hopes, but given the number of absentees in the away team, we are not tempted to bet on Mikel Arteta’s men. As Arsenal forwards Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Bukayo Saka are all out of contention with injuries, we are tempted to bet on under 2.5 goals. Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is yet another absentee in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Thomas Partey):
After starting his youth career at Odometah, Thomas Partey was spotted by Atletico Madrid scouts in 2011 and he soon joined the Estadio Vicente Calderon outfit. The defensive midfielder, who born in Odumase Krobo, Ghana on 13 June, 1993, played 33 league games for Atletico Madrid B, while making 14 league appearances for the first team.
After ending his loan spells with Mallorca and Almeria, Thomas Partey returned to Atletico Madrid in 2015 and he made his debut for Diego Simeone’s team in a 1-0 win over Espanyol. The Ghanaian footballer played in the 2015/2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid, coming as a substitute in the 116th minute of the game.
Thomas Partey made his Ghana debut in a 2-0 win over Mauritius in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. His main position is defensive midfield, but the Atletico Madrid man is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well. Partey scored two goals for los Rojiblancos in the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign.
Highlighted Team (Manchester United):
Over the years Manchester United have established themselves as one of the greatest clubs in world football. The Red Devils have won three European Cup (Champions League) trophies and they have clinched no less than 20 Premier League titles.
A number of top-class players were part of Manchester United in the past, but, no doubt, the club’s biggest legend is coach Sir Alex Ferguson, who was in charge of the team for 26 years. During Alex Ferguson’s spell at Old Trafford the club won a number of trophies, but the Red Devils have been struggling in all competitions ever since he retired. Louis van Gaal helped Manchester United win the FA Cup trophy in the 2015/2016 season, with Jese Lingard scoring the winner in the 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium.
The likes of Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best and Eric Cantona are the football stars that graced Old Trafford for Manchester United.
