Our prediction for this Premier League match:
All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Manchester United and Arsenal take on each other in the Premier League derby. The Red Devils did well to hold Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, but it has to be noted that the Blues dominated the match. New manager Ralph Rangnick is widely expected to make his Man Utd debut against Arsenal, and, no doubt, the hosts will be highly-motivated to prove their worth on the field.
Jadon Sancho should keep his place in the starting XI after finding the net in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, while captain Harry Maguire is back from suspension. The Gunners, on the other hand, produced a fine display in a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, with the team moving closer to the Champions League berth. Beating Man Utd on the road, though, is easier said than done, and that is the main reason why we are tempted to put our money on draw. As for the visiting team, both Sead Kolasinac and Granit Xhaka remain in the recovery room.
Highlighted Player (Cristiano Ronaldo):
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the world’s best football players. The Portuguese ace was born on 5 February, 1985 in Funchal, Madeira and he played for the likes of Andorinha, Nacional and Sporting during his youth career. CR7 made his Sporting debut in Primeira Liga on 7 October, 2002, scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Moreirense.
Manchester United scouts spotted him and one year later he joined the Old Trafford outfit. Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager in the history of the Premier League and he received the number 7 shirt. He quickly established himself as the team’s key player and it has to be noted that he won three consecutive Premier League trophies with the Red Devils (2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009). In 2008 he helped the Old Trafford outfit beat Chelsea in the Champions League final, scoring for Alex Ferguson’s troops in the regular time.
Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 and he helped the Spanish giants with two Champions League trophies. In 2016 he won the European Championship trophy with Portugal. The Real Madrid ace has two Golden Ball awards (2013, 2014).
Highlighted Team (Arsenal):
Arsenal are regarded as one of the best English teams. The Gunners have won 12 FA Cup trophies, 13 league titles and two League Cups, but they have yet to lift the Champions League trophy. Arsene Wenger’s team were on the verge of beating Barcelona in the Champions League final back in 2006, but they eventually failed to win the prestigious title.
Arsenal used to play their homes at Highbury, but in 2006 they moved to the Emirates Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 60,260. The Gunners won their last Premier League trophy back in 2004, with the capital club going through the season without a single loss. The likes of Thierry Henry, Denis Bergkamp and Robert Pires were part of the team back then, but Arsenal have not won the league trophy ever since.
Arsenal was founded by Woolwich munitions workers as Dial Square back in 1886. It is well known that Tottenham Hotspur are Arsenal’s fiercest rivals and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals meet in the North London derby.